JohnRich 4 #1 August 15, 2006 News:Swords ban to beat violent crime A crackdown on the sale of swords has been launched as part of a campaign to tackle knife crime and violence. Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson announced laws to ban swords unless sold for legitimate reasons. Shops selling swords will need a licence, as will businesses dealing with non-domestic knives and other bladed weapons such as machetes. The measures are the latest steps from the Scottish Executive to curb the problem of knife crime. They come weeks after a nationwide knife amnesty. A total of 12,645 blades - including lock knives, machetes, swords, meat cleavers, bayonets and axes - were handed in during the five-week amnesty. Exemptions to the ban on sword sales include swords that are to be used for Highland dancing, museum displays, historical re-enactments, fencing and martial arts. Ms Jamieson said: "Knife-carrying is all too prevalent in some communities, particularly in the west of Scotland, and has cut short and scarred too many young lives. "In these areas police, doctors and law-abiding citizens have seen the damaging effects of swords, including samurai swords, being wielded on the streets. "It is simply far too easy at present for these weapons to be bought and sold." Other parts of the plan doubled the maximum penalty for carrying a knife to four years, gave police the unconditional power to search someone they suspect of carrying a weapon and increased the minimum age for buying a knife from 16 to 18. More than half the murders in Scotland each year are carried out with knives or other sharp weapons. Source: BBC News Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #2 August 15, 2006 LOLwww.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 August 15, 2006 what about those little plastic cocktail swords? pointy things = eeevil!! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #4 August 15, 2006 next they should start cutting off hands so that no one will ever get strangled. A ban on all people with both hands sounds good to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 August 15, 2006 There can be only ONE.......... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #6 August 15, 2006 Perhaps Baseball bats could also included. I've often wondered how many bats are actually bought in Scotland specifically for playing baseball or softball. About 5%? 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 August 15, 2006 We imortals cann't go around brandishing baseball bats, that just be wouldn't cool. You could hardly expect us to lop someones head off with a piece of foriegn kids sports equipment , now could you? . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,602 #8 August 15, 2006 Their country. Won't impact me. Not sure why I should be incensed. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #9 August 15, 2006 Yeah, it's outrageous - kids back home running around with shitty Jap samurai swords - whatever next? 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #10 August 15, 2006 Well, we all know that swords don't kill people; guns do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #11 August 15, 2006 Your poll options are somewhat limited, should of had the option 'I couldn't care less'When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #12 August 15, 2006 Sigh. That's just stupid. Are they going to ban pointy sticks next? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 August 15, 2006 Like I said.... there should only be one must be the siingle Highlander Malt wot I'm slurping. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #14 August 15, 2006 QuoteLike I said.... there should only be one Yep. The Highlander. Or JR, perhaps? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #15 August 15, 2006 Speaking as a resident of Scotland (so this makes me the undisputed expert - doesn't it?)... What's the big deal!!? or... WHIT RA FECK'RE YE BLETHERIN' ABOOT, WEE MAN!!??!! There is a degree of Sword-Culture here. Some idiots use them in fights. The idea is to make it harder to obtain them - not impossible, harder. There's certainly no objections being raised among Scots about this. The overwhelming majority of Scots don't have swords & machetes on their regular shopping lists. However... If Y'all want a little light reading on Scotland's HISTORICAL culture (but which still exists today) then I'd recommend: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0552075833/sr=1-1/qid=1155676300/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-0095882-6333678?ie=UTF8&s=books in particular the postscript. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #16 August 15, 2006 Scotland is going to ban S WORDS?!?! DAMMIT TREBEK!!! sorry, I had to. Yes, this banning is silly. Like Camelot.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #17 August 15, 2006 Quote ...... The overwhelming majority of Scots don't have swords & machetes on their regular shopping lists. Sure about this? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #18 August 15, 2006 QuoteQuote ...... The overwhelming majority of Scots don't have swords & machetes on their regular shopping lists. Sure about this? Yeah... If it doesn't get you drunk and you can't deep-fry it... Then it's hardly an essential, is it!? Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #19 August 15, 2006 How will the Scots defend themselves against the Loch Ness Monster, or the Wild Haggis?? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #20 August 15, 2006 QuoteHow will the Scots defend themselves against the Loch Ness Monster, or the Wild Haggis?? By drinking a bottle of Buckfast tonic wine (wreck the hoose juice) and smashing it's head in with the bottle. How else??? 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #21 August 15, 2006 QuoteHow will the Scots defend themselves against the Loch Ness Monster, or the Wild Haggis?? Hey! There's always The Highlander! In case he's just busy in another battle, call JR - he surely will be pleased to help out a bit with one or two canons or an AK-whatsoever Ja. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #22 August 15, 2006 For a demonstration of improvised weaponary click on the link, then click 'toys' on the title bar then scroll down the screen till you see a picture of two 'neds' kicking a can of coke. Watch it. It's funny. As is most of the sight funnily enough. http://www.glasgowsurvival.co.uk/ Edited to add: The cartoon contains violence! Be warned. 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 August 15, 2006 QuoteThere can be only ONE.......... Tony Dude... do you really think Connor MacLeod will comply?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #24 August 15, 2006 Quotewhat about those little plastic cocktail swords? As long as your business is in the sword registry with a "cocktail" exemption. Just be careful stabbing those martini olives with 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #25 August 15, 2006 QuoteSigh. That's just stupid. Are they going to ban pointy sticks next? Shhhh. Don't give them any more ideas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
