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Saturday, March 28. 2009
 «Typical permit requirements include residency, minimum age, submitting fingerprints, passing a background check, attending a certified handgun/firearms safety class, participating in a range check/qualification before a certified trainer (for demonstrating safe firearms handling and practical proficiency), and paying the required fee (if any).
Requirements also include certification that a person has never been diagnosed with a "mental illness," which include any condition which interferes with "normal life--" including trauma from being victim of prior crimes» —Wikipedia Oh joy, once a victim, always a victim! It's almost like, say, how those who were abused as children often end up with abusive partners later on. Phrased like that, it's very much like those ancient laws where you get out of a rape charge by marrying the victim: Victimize someone, know they'll never (phrasing Wikipedia's) get the means to defend themself now, and know they're yours to victimize for the rest of their life now.
Continue reading "Guns in the US"
Thursday, March 26. 2009
 … I pose with a gun. On the internet.¹
Common wisdom has it that within the week, I'll shoot up my school. Are you ready to pick up the Seven Day Challenge with me?
I knew you were.
Continue reading "In the Name of Science"
Now playing:
Ministry — N.W.O.
Tuesday, February 17. 2009
 When people wear silly things, it's Halloween, or BDSM.
Only sometimes, it's just a weary traveller in search of some sleep …
What
BDSM mask.
Where
Your friendly neighborhood kink-store, or We Fetishize Oppression Wholesale, Ltd.
The Good- Black on both sides. Opaque.
- Size adjustable (buckle). Long strap.
- Sufficiently large space for the nose so it doesn't press on it when worn.
The Bad- The leather, of course, is rigid and inflexible. If you turn your head to the side so that mask meets pillow, the mask will not bend, but move — and likely leave the light in.
- Space for nose somewhat large, and thus more likely to let in light.
- Might earn you funny looks on the plane, but may pass for dark sunglasses from a few seats away.
Continue reading "Sleep. Now. (I - Leather)"
Now playing:
Hughes Hall — Sleep Now
Thursday, May 27. 2004
 Wie es halt so läuft. Da kommentiert man -- nichtsahnend, aber nicht ahnungslos -- eine Plattenkritik, und schon kommt man von Tool zu APCs, vom Colonial Marines Tech Manual zur M41A. Und ist verliebt.
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