Libertarians Launch 'Guns For Tots' Drive

CNSNews.com ^ | 01/22/03 | CNSNews.com

[lesczynski]

Libertarians Launch 'Guns For Tots' Drive

(CNSNews.com) - The Manhattan Libertarian Party has announced a "guns for tots" campaign, which it describes as "a new philanthropic program that will put toy guns in the hands of the city's youth while it's still legal." The Libertarians are making fun of the New York City Council's proposal to prohibit the sale or possession of any toy gun. "Playing with a water pistol is one of the most cherished rites of childhood," said Jim Lesczynski, spokesman for the Manhattan Libertarian Party, in a press release. "We want to give that experience to New York's children before the spoilsports in City Hall take it away permanently." The Manhattan Libertarian Party says it will collect toy guns and cash contributions for the purchase of toy guns from its members and other interested citizens between now and Feb. 6, the day the City Council's Consumer Affairs Committee has scheduled a hearing on the proposed toy gun ban. It plans to distribute the toy guns outside a public school in Harlem after testifying at the Feb. 6 hearing.

[SalesGuy]

Well as usual I am glad to see the Libertarians have found a really important cause to champion.

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[John Jorsett]

Finally a little guerilla theater on the part of the libertarians. They're usually so serious about their political philosophy that they forget a sense of humor will get you further than unbending ernestness.

[traditionalist]

I like it.

[Smokin' Joe]

Me too! Give the little squirts something to play with!

[Free the USA]

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[Stew Padasso]

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[austinTparty]

First they came for the toy guns, and I said nothing... ;o)

Seriously, though--this is just another inroad into trying to chip away at 2A rights. Not to mention parental rights... (should the government decide what toys your kids should play with?)

[headsonpikes]

You probably think that your post #2 was a wonderfully sarcastic jibe.

In fact, it's refreshing that SOME political party stands up for America's children against the meddling socialists.

I've a suspicion you think that their actions are disrespectful of the People's Will.

Go Libertarians! Arm the Kids! Screw the Authorities!

;^)

[Stew Padasso]

You must have been raised with a different set of toys:

[Atlas Sneezed]

Bang

[eccentric]

After the murder of a family member, I thought I'd join the anti-toy gun parents --- then my 2-year-old started playing with my comb as a gun! bang! bang! with a comb? Then there are the kindergarten kids who got suspended for using their fingers, bang bang! Imagination! Why fight it?

[SalesGuy]

Okay, okay I deserved that...... I must have been light headed upon posting that one. Especially for a Texan who owns half a dozen real guns and not a single toy. Besides, if my son is stupid enough to pull a toy gun on a cop he deserves to be shot. Of course at two years old most of his toy guns will hardly look like Glocs, we don't plan on getting him those till at least age 8.

[Snuffington]

In party politics, I have no use for the Libertarian Party. Perhaps they've found their calling in politcal performance art. I REALLY like this move. Great political theatre!

[MarkL]

I'm still trying to figure out just how I survived childhood! I remember playing with some very realistic looking toy guns. I had a little, M-14, along with camo outfit, done up with sergeant's stripes! And a little green beret! We played lawn darts! Around the 4th of July, we played with fireworks! Hell, we had bottle rocket fights, shooting the damn things at each other!

Mark

[DAnconia55]

Well as usual I am glad to see the Libertarians have found a really important cause to champion.

It's a very good idea, actually. I'll contribute.

[DAnconia55]

Besides, if my son is stupid enough to pull a toy gun on a cop he deserves to be shot

With this reasoning, you deserve to be a parent?

[LilithUnfair]

"little squirts" ? lol