I have raised three sons and have been around lots of of kids. I am almost positive he asked that question because he thought it would funny to his like minded peers. If one of my boys had asked a question like that, I would have not been a very supportive parent.
I agree. If any of my sons pulled a stunt like this (and look at my previous post...I think this is all about being a smarta$$ and impressing his fellow 9th graders) I would discipline my son. Not search out the Associated Press.