Stumpy 284 #26 January 17, 2006 So the doctors have said they want a ban and the government have said the current legislation is fine. I think thats pretty much what Mr2mk1g said. Whats your point?Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #27 January 17, 2006 QuoteWhats your point? That the Brits have already floated a serious proposal which would have banned chef's knives beyond a certain length. Like I posted. Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #28 January 17, 2006 A small team of doctors from one hospital saying they would like a ban doesn't generally count as a serious proposal.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #29 January 17, 2006 QuoteWTF would we want with a baseball bat in the U.K? - there's no baby seals.............. (actually there are) Ah HA, is that cause or effect? Killing off poor baby seals.... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,610 #30 January 17, 2006 Quotean Echo reporter discovered how easy it is to buy one unchecked from an Exeter shop. Journalist David Edbrooke paid £120 for a sword with a 2.5ft sharpened blade, So, umm, anyone want to lend me £120?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #31 January 17, 2006 QuoteA BAN was proposed and authorities, to include the British Home Office, actually gave the proposal serious consideration: A ban was called for by a doctor when writing in the BMJ. That is not a "serious proposal" by anyone of any political importance and it is certainly not being "floated" anywhere of any political importance. It was merely a medical report in a medical journal read by medics. There was no ban called for by politicians. There was no lobbying. There were no motions tabled. It featured in no manifesto. Nothing was said in either houses of Parliament. The Home office did not give it "serious consideration" but as pointed out in the quotation you provide above they simply said: "Home Office spokesperson said there were already extensive restrictions in place to control the sale and possession of knives." ie they dismissed the suggestion out of hand. You of all people should really be able to tell the difference between a political proposition considered by governing parties and someone writing a journalistic article in a professional circular. If I wrote an article for the magazine "Counsel" arguing the legality of an invasion of Iran, no one in their right mind would suggest that the UK was considering such a move simply based on the existence of my little article. Especially not after the Governments only response to the article was a statement saying; "Iran is quite well contained and working within a diplomatic process". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,175 #32 January 17, 2006 QuoteMeh, the best defence against a sword isn't legislation, its a pointy stick. 13,000 Scots whupped 40,000 sword bearing English with the dextrous use of pointy sticks at Bannockburn..... I thought it was haggis that defeated the English. The Scots forgot to use haggis at Culloden.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #33 January 17, 2006 When discussing past glories we try not to mention the C word...... We got stuffed at the C place due to bad leadership, personally, I blame the French.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #34 January 17, 2006 QuoteWe got stuffed at the C place due to bad leadership It's too bad Mel Gibson wasn't available back then Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #35 January 17, 2006 "It's too bad Mel Gibson wasn't available back then" He wasn't available for the Bannockburn gig either which was long after Wallace was executed.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropoutdave 0 #36 January 17, 2006 Quote ban was called for by a doctor when writing in the BMJ. That is not a "serious proposal" by anyone of any political importance and it is certainly not being "floated" anywhere of any political importance. It was merely a medical report in a medical journal read by medics. There was no ban called for by politicians. There was no lobbying. There were no motions tabled. It featured in no manifesto. Nothing was said in either houses of Parliament. The Home office did not give it "serious consideration" but as pointed out in the quotation you provide above they simply said: "Home Office spokesperson said there were already extensive restrictions in place to control the sale and possession of knives." ie they dismissed the suggestion out of hand. You of all people should really be able to tell the difference between a political proposition considered by governing parties and someone writing a journalistic article in a professional circular. If I wrote an article for the magazine "Counsel" arguing the legality of an invasion of Iran, no one in their right mind would suggest that the UK was considering such a move simply based on the existence of my little article. Especially not after the Governments only response to the article was a statement saying; "Iran is quite well contained and working within a diplomatic process". And that's all there is to say about that. Shame on your for ruining the American's fun. Edited for spelling and to add quote. ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #37 January 17, 2006 QuoteA small team of doctors from one hospital saying they would like a ban doesn't generally count as a serious proposal. Now you're just arguing about the definition of "serious". The fact is, such a ban was called for, and the group that did so was serious about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #38 January 17, 2006 QuoteNow you're just arguing about the definition of "serious". The fact is, such a ban was called for, and the group that did so was serious about it. I seriously think they have a problem identifying 'true cause', and seriously they smell funny too edit: wouldn't it be easier if everything just came 'pre-bubblewrapped'? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #39 January 17, 2006 QuoteQuoteA small team of doctors from one hospital saying they would like a ban doesn't generally count as a serious proposal. Now you're just arguing about the definition of "serious". The fact is, such a ban was called for, and the group that did so was serious about it. I am betting that is NOT how the statement was meant. The statement was made with the implication that the the goverment was "seriously" considering it. Not that the group that wanted it was serious. Yes, your conclusion DOES fit the words in the sentence, but only by separating word meaning from the sentence context. We could say that that there was a serious proposal in the US that would remove all rights from non-whites simply because some white supremacist group put the proposal forth. After all, I bet they are serious about it. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
