johnwilliamson062
Moderator
Guys, this is obviously aimed at eliminating dry ice bullets...
Geeesh, some slow thinkers on here...
Geeesh, some slow thinkers on here...
Why is the dry ice bomb law a stupid law?
WildcuriousAlaska TM
You beat me to it. Used to make those MRE bombs all the time. But it's not illegal so it can't be dangerous!I think I'll just stick to MRE heaters.
I think I'll just stick to MRE heaters.
You're saying that existing laws against harming people do not criminalize the act of making a dry ice bomb and using it in a way that hurts someone?
I think it made the point.... just like what does dry ice have to do with a criminal
act and the same with not being able to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket....
some lame brained legislator decided it would stop a crime when the crime is already illegal and has a penalty...
no different than outlawing guns will stop people from killing each other for what ever reason.
You're saying that existing laws against harming people do not criminalize the act of making a dry ice bomb and using it in a way that hurts someone?
Thats not the issue, nor is it the subject of the particular statute quoted.
antipitas said:13-3102(A)(3) Manufacturing, possessing, transporting, selling or transferring a prohibited weapon, except that if the violation involves dry ice, a person commits [an additional crime] by knowingly possessing the dry ice with the intent to cause injury to or death of another person or to cause damage to the property of another person;
WildsonoonecantellmewhyitsstupidAlaska TM
It is stupid because you might as well criminalize possession of scissors, soldering irons, wood glue, or chemistry equipment with intent to use them to commit a crime, if the possession of said item is connected with an offense involving some sort or prohibited weapon.
The fact that they included intent to harm in the law means that they're not trying to make it a per se weapon. So, what advantage are they gaining over simply charging people with aggravated assault/battery, reckless endangerment, or any of a host of other laws that potentially also apply?
Pellet gun... And it is a pressure bomb, usually made in a less than perfectly sealed pop bottle. It isn't like it will hold the pressure for years and remain dangerous like a landmine.They cannot be left, yet cannot be safely approached.
Antipitas said:13-3102(A)(3) Manufacturing, possessing, transporting, selling or transferring a prohibited weapon, except that if the violation involves dry ice, a person commits [an additional crime] by knowingly possessing the dry ice with the intent to cause injury to or death of another person or to cause damage to the property of another person;
Lets say that M13 has been using dry ice bombs to harass...NRA members by blowing up their cars.
Police pull over MS13 dudes, find cooler full of dry ice, a dozen glass quart jars, nails and a note saying Here's a gift for you white guys.
Crime? before law? After law?