How did we even get here? Aren't these just fonts? Why can't I just pick a different font? Why is there even a fight about this? Does it not strike anyone as s

How did we even get here? Aren't these just fonts? Why can't I just pick a different font? Why is there even a fight about this? Does it not strike anyone as silly? What's wrong with a gun emoji that it needs to be changed to a watergun? Maybe the next emoji standard can include both?