Today is "Go Armed to Starbucks Day." Really.

Yes, Dear Readers, just when you thought things couldn't get any crazier, I note that today is Go Armed to Starbucks Day. From the linked article:

"Gun owners across America plan to on Friday [today, August 9th] go armed to Starbucks outlets when getting their morning (noon and evening) coffee, as part of an “I Love Guns and Coffee” campaign, and a show of appreciation to the coffee giant for letting customers pack heat when it accords with state law."

Oy.

I suppose it's better than the utter lunacy of allowing people to carry loaded weapons into bars, but it's just a matter of degree ... I'm not sure I'd like to be sitting next to someone on a jittery caffeine high with a big iron on his hip*.

Perhaps Starbucks ought to go all in ... if it really wants to honor gun owners, it could rename its drink sizes for the day in honor of gun lovers: instead of "tall," "grande," or "venti," you could order a ".22 caliber," ".38 caliber," or "44 magnum."

So, if you're planning to stop by Starbucks today for your cup of joe, be sure to wear your best casual kevlar vest, and check your common sense at the door.

Have a good day. See you tomorrow for Cartoon Saturday.

Bilbo

* With apologies to Marty Robbins.