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 »
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"I am one of a group of tribal belly dancers and this restriction would have serious impact on our performances. Please make an exception for dance forms which feature blunt 'show' swords and sabres."
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"The only thing a law like this would do is prevent law-abiding citizens from owning swords for legitimate reasons. Do the gun laws prevent criminals from owning those?"
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"Whilst I can see the First Ministers desire for increased public safety, provision MUST be made for those who use swords as part of a hobby such as fencing, or in an historical manner such as re-enactment. It would be short sighted in the extreme to rende"
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"The sword is a symbol of Scottish culture and the rich history associated with it. I am wholeheartedly against the ban!!!!!"
"I live In the USA but I was born in England to a MacGregor Mother so I feel I have a right to stand up on this issue !"
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"This will make no difference and only affect law abideing people"
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"Witch, Re-enactor, LARPer and Martial Artist"
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"Many styles of Martial Arts that teach defence against weapons require training with these weapons. Banning swords will set the precedent for banning other types of weaponry e.g. Tonfa & Sai. Also, this reminds one of the sword ban during the Clearanc"
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"it shouldnt be the law abiding citizens who are punished as a martial artist we teach respect for weapons so they are not abused"
