WTF, how much more can they ruin Sonic?

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Swords and fists aren't nearly as harmful as guns, you know that. And swords, well... how often do you hear about sword-related crimes? And guns are banned in most countries. Here in the U.S. where just about anyone can get a hold of a gun and they're idolized in everything from music to movies to toys, I think it's very harmful for a young child to become used to them and think of them as "fun things". Realistic ones, that is. If it's cartoony or unrealistic then I don't care as much. In this new Sonic game, it's as realistic as you can get.

But aside from that, it's just plain retarded to see a Sonic character with a gun.