wow... I don't even want to think about 90% of the idiot kids around here with one of these things. These are just not toys, and I have to agree that there are far more effective and cheap solutions without as much risk to bystanders (and rescuers!).

Blinding an animal is akin to torturing it - I'm no PETA guy, but damn, if that poor coon was actually blinded, and it's possible he was, he'll be torn apart alive, dehydrate or starve to death.

I think at least the major airliners have some shielding on their windows now for criminal conduct with lasers. Wait until kids start using these on a freeway overpass.... Some things just shouldn't be available. In fact, a terrorist cell could use these to cause instant panic and gridlock in major cities with regard to transportation and they would be almost impossible to catch, allowing them to do it all over the place, blinding drivers and bringing commerce to a stand still. Why hijack a gas truck or one with dangerous chemicals when you can simply blind the driver at 70MPH?

Ugh... they needs these things OFF the market.