Get a pair of scissors before there's a ban on them

2013-02-07T00:00:00Z Get a pair of scissors before there's a ban on them nwitimes.com
February 07, 2013 12:00 am

From old Bert the Turtle's Duck and Cover File, this just in: The Department of Homeland Security has just released a video for citizens experiencing an "active shooter situation" with suggestions of immediate evacuation with hands held high, "Do not talk to police," and grab scissors for protection. That's right, scissors.

So get a pair of scissors before there's a ban.

- Dan DeFlorio, South Haven

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