Bob Owens of Southington, Connecticut, contends Petraeus is simply doing what soldiers do: "Asking the general if he can win is like asking a professional athlete if he wants the ball in a critical point in the game, " Owens wrote.

CNN: Opinions divided on Petraeus, his message

According to Polygon one Connecticut town, Southington, is now combining the idea of gun buybacks, where people are paid to turn in their firearms, and the age-old ignorant tradition of book, art or album burning from decades or even centuries past.

FORBES: Connecticut Town to Buy Back, Burn Violent Video Games