A little harsh. For the average person, it’s far from obvious how to safely, legally, and responsibly get rid of a gun they don’t want. Keeping it around the house might not feel safe. Simply selling it to a stranger, though legal, can seem pretty irresponsible. So, these police sponsored buy-backs can seem like an awfully attractive choice.
Advocating torture for someone who doesn’t share your enthusiasm for firearms? Not really helping the cause.
