This issue, illustrated by the two gun pieces in today's editorials, reminds me of that old joke with the writing on the rock:  "What keeps the electorate busy?  Over---"   On the other side it says, "What keeps the electorate busy?  Over---"

The particular merits of this bill are irrelevant---It's purpose is to divide and distract Alaskan voters while polishing the NRA credentials of the legislators involved, thereby securing campaign contributions against the abysmal job they've done representing Alaskan interests.  

The bill itself represents sheer laziness and cynicism on their part; wasting our time and money "solving" a problem that doesn't really exist, while exacerbating another problem that DOES exist:  Our inability to work together as citizens to demand accountability and adequate representation from these shmoes in a time of crisis.  Their refusal to address the real challenges we face will affect us all.