Save Our Swords
We the undersigned declare our united opposition to the Scottish Executives recent proposals for an outright ban on the sale of swords in Scotland and the carrying of swords in public places.We believ... continue reading »
"The 'Nanny State' must stop interfering with the interests of the majority, simply on the strength of problems caused by a small minority."
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"Are the powers that be going to ban stanley knives and kitchen utensils as well then?"
"just save em!!"
"is the world PC mad? how many drug crazed criminals do they think are terrorising scotland with broadswords?"
"i sell swords & knifes in the highlands, nearly all go abroad with tourists, this ban will kill my business"
"law-abiding people being targeted again,"
"Please recognise that swords are a cultural part of European's heritage and in a modern world are tools, not weapons."
"none printable !!"
"I believe that the intended ban on knives or swords (including those that have legitimate uses) will only have a detrimental effect on lawful citizens. Criminals will continue to obtain and use weapons, regardless of the law."
"Swords nowadays are not manufactured, sold, owned or carried as weapons, but as cultural icons, theatrical props, or for other harmless purposes. Legislation such as is proposed will impoverish our culture in exchange for no discernible benefit, and will "
"It is illegal to own a handgun, semi-automatic or automatic weapon in Scotland, yet how many are owned illegally and carried on the street? Yet another knee jerk reaction that will only effect the law-abiding citizens of this country as those who wish to "
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