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Last week in Long Island, NY, the police department in Hempstead launched its 3rd gun buyback program for kids.  They encourage children to exchange their toy guns for other toys.  The official’s reasons were asinine although rooted with good intentions.  The Mayor of Hempstead Village, Don Ryan told WABC “Saying no to guns is important – even toy guns.”  Strike 1.  Hempstead Village Trustee Lamont Johnson said, “We don’t want the kids playing with guns.  Guns are dangerous.”  Strike 2. Even the police got in on all the fun. Lt. Derek Warner of the Hempstead PD said parents should reexamine giving their kids...