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I'm Sorry, But Lightsabers Are Useless Weapons

Trust me, I'm a Jedi

According to every census form I've filled out, my religion is listed as Jedi. So, according to the government of Canada, I am a Jedi, which gives me a little bit of street cred to weigh in on the ineffectual absurdity of the lightsaber.

Even those of you who have never seen Star Wars would be familiar with the ultra-rad…