Doesn't This Just Say It All...

Through the program, anyone can exchange an illegal gun for a $150 Crossgates Mall gift card. The idea of offering gift cards came about after officials learned that people were being robbed in the Guilderland mall’s parking lot for holiday shopping money, Muller said. [More]

What, the place that went on lockdown due to an "active shooter"? The place that still says "No Weapons Allowed"?

And the guy they're doing this in memory of -- there are more pervasive dynamics in play than these virtue-oozing dolts will ever make a dent in with their impotent gesturing.

I'd think a criminal with an "illegal gun" could make a lot more money robbing oblivious holiday shoppers.