SANTA CLAUS AND GUNS

We live in a crazy world. Unquestionably.

 

I am a believer in the Second Amendment. The right to bear arms. With restrictions, of course.

 

Arizona is a less than stable state. Could be described as crazy. Immigration problems, shootings and the like.

 

Congresswoman Gabriellel Giffords comes to mind. The Congresswoman who was campaigning at a shopping center and was shot in the head. She is still recovering. Fortunately for the good.

 

Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix. It is an affluent suburb. A very affluent suburb.

 

Scottsdale has a gun club. It is called the Scottsdale Gun Club.

 

Last year and this year, the Scottsdale Gun Club has provided a Santa Claus for children. Children are invited to visit Santa Claus, sit on his lap, speak with him, and have their picture taken. Same as has gone on for years. With one difference. An addition. The pictures of the children and Santa Claus also contain guns. Guns like an $80,000 Garwood mini gun and an SGC's belt fed machine gun.

 

 I am not familiar with guns. I have never shot one. I do not personally know of the two type guns set forth. However, they seem to be heavy duty.

 

The event is advertised as follows: "Get your holiday pictures with Santa and his machine guns."

 

A sell out this year and last year. A no room at the inn event. Parents run to have their children's pictures taken with Santa Claus and these weapons.

 

Crazy!

 

An example of gun support which goes a step too far. In fact, too many steps too far. It is neither good for society nor for the children themselves.

 

What will be said, what will be written, 20 years from now, when one of these children shoots up a school room or shopping mall with his or her machine gun?