In article , Thomas J.
Paladino Jr. wrote:
"Fear of an inanimate object carried by an officer of the law *is*
delusional."

Fear of what officers of the law might do with the inanimate object
isn't irrational. Let's take a look at what this esteemed law
enforcement officer did one day:

http://www.alioth.net/tmp/Negligence.mpg

Not all of them are particularly good at handling firearms safely.

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