Taking a Bite Out of Crime - Yeah, Right

Some 215 guns -- including at least one AK47 assault rifle -- were turned in Tuesday, the first day of the Detroit Police Department's citywide gun-buyback campaign, officials said.

The buyback started in conjunction with the 23rd annual National Night Out crime-prevention event.

The guns collected Tuesday were turned in at the department's Northeastern District station, at 5100 E. Nevada, and to the King David Missionary Baptist Church, at 18001 Sunset. Anyone turning in a gun received $50-$200, depending on the caliber and size of the gun.

Gee, I feel much safer on my Detroit streets now. It always warms my heart to know that savage criminals will no longer have access to any weapons.

By the way, what is the King David Missionary Baptist Church doing with this buyback? By Michigan law, it is illegal to carry guns onto church grounds. Hmmm.