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 »
"A sword ban will effect many responsible law abiding citizensand will not prevent the isolated misuse my "psychopaths""
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""There is no such thing as a dangerous weapon, only dangerous people..." ~ Robert Heinlein"
"Having been involved in stunt work for almost forty years and historical European sword choreographer for over 10 years, I surprised by the concept that banning swords would solve anything, least of the all the violence in society. Those violent people, a"
"Sounds like the "Bright Ideas Club" are at it again. After all, how many people have been injured or attacked by a sword in Scotland in recent years? This needs a lot more thought."
"Knights Templar"
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"This would be an insult to the historical leagacy of all Scotsmen and women."
"badly thought out knee-jerk reaction and completely misses the point (pun intended)"
"A misguided attempt. Target legislation at those that do wrong, not at those that do right"
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"Yet another example of the Executives attempt to correct that which is essentially a social and cultural problem (gang and knife culture) with heavy-handed and franky stupid legislation. It might also be worthwhile to point out that when i was threatened "
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"I do sword fighting and I don't want to get into trouble with the police when I'm practicing."
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"This is rediculous. As if sword attacks were a common occurance!"
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"although we all deplore the idiots that run around with swords in towns usingthem as dangerous weapons, there are those of us who have them for a very good and law abiding reason. I have earnt my living in the past teaching viking history to children, and"
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"We should be allowed to have our swords."
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"This legislation only hurts good law abiding citizens, and does nothing to target criminal actions. Please do not go forward with it."