Why Talk When You Can Shock,’ says Taser Opponent


	Why Talk When You Can Shock,’ says Taser Opponent

papananook

2-7-2008 9:34 PM

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papananook says:

I think it has been proven by science that it is easier to eat a donut while using a taser than using a Colt .357 which is why the cops love the taser so much.

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2-9-2008 6:48 PM

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