For Halloween the kids were able to dress up at school. Andrew was a knight. Joshua went as some type of archer and took his bow with him, but no arrows. The following philosophical discussion ensued when he got home.
Me: You were able to take your bow?
Josh: Yeah, I talked with the principal about it and got the okay.
Me: Good.
Me to Andrew: Did you take your shield?
Andrew: Yes, but not the sword.
Josh: Why not the sword, Andrew?
Julie: No weapons allowed Josh.
Me: Wait, then why could he take the bow? Is the bow the weapon or the arrow?
Julie and Josh together: The arrow.
Julie: The arrow gets shot so it’s the weapon/threat. The bow just launches it.
Me: So he could have taken the gun, but no bullets? Because the gun just launches them, right?
Julie: Um, sure. Let’s just keep this theoretical though, okay?
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