@natematias meanwhile can't even find these anymore http://mentalfloss.com/article/57127/lego-release-female-scientist-figurines …
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The re-militarization of our culture and dreams tracked by Lego toys. RT
@zeynep How horrible and needless.https://twitter.com/natematias/status/739795426887499776 …
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Sure. Not saying ban gun toys (backfires; kids like forbidden stuff). Just a reflection of rise of a callous death-culture.
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Fewer death in war (
@sapinker's argument) and huge rise of guns in cultural stories (movies; games) are not in contradiction.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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They also didn't use to come in "boy" and "girl" sets, with girl ones all pink and purple. Needless highlighting of difference.
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I'd hope so but I was down a Lego aisle recently and a lot of black guns that looked serious. Felt too casual for little kids.
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But you are unlikely to encounter those in real life. Too many little kids with access to guns know how to point & shoot. :-(
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I think guns are a particular problem since they are so widespread. Keep reading about toddlers shooting self; parents, etc.
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