Save Our Swords

"Those of us who colect swords do so for a reason - whether it be for re-enactment, or just the pleasure of having a piece of history in our homes. Those who are serious about it have no reason or desire to use them in any other function than re-enactment "

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"Logic would demand increasing prison sentences as a deterrent rather than encouraging criminals to use chainsaws, golf clubs or Black and Decker drills to commit violent crime."

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"It must be possible to punish law-breakers rather than restrict law-abiding people's civil liberties."

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"are they to ban pointy sticks next?"

"concentrate on the criminals not the law abiding public"

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"A sword (like many other weapons) cannot kill or seriously wound unless wielded by somebody with the intent to do harm. Another way to destroy martial arts and re-enactment by the nanny state."

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"Dunno when was the last time somebody tried to assault a pedestrian with a claymore...deffinitely less frequent than getting killed by slipping in the shower."

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"Licensing sounds fine; let us not forget, no matter how peacefull we Iai practitioners are the sword is ultimately a weapon; however a total ban simply makes no sense. A sword is far harder to obtain and more obvious than say a kitchen knife, criminals ar"

"Let Highland dancers have their traditions!"

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"Nothing would ever get banned if a government could tax you on enjoyment"

"I can understand no swords in public, but this country has a long heritage with swords that shouldnot be forgotten"

"This is the type of ridiculous legisltion that does nothing but cause citizens to lose faith in their government if not their country."

"Please do not penalise the law abiding in an effort to curb criminals."