Save Our Swords
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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 believe that the Scottish Executive should give proper consideration to the important historical, cultural, artistic, sporting, economic and religious aspects of legitimate law-abiding sword ownership, use and transportation.
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1,000 signatures
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Latest Signatures
10 January 2016
7 January 2016
999.
J C
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So they honestly believe that banning legit. weapons is going to make a difference to the nutters. Life must be so simple on "Planet Politician".
6 January 2016
5 January 2016
997.
Joshua Lb
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I believe that the Scottish government should seriously consider the action they are undertaking. I worry that it will do more to hinder true cultural study than it will to hinder violent crime. Please do not give in to the temptation to make a 'show' for
30 December 2015
29 December 2015
24 December 2015
16 December 2015
993.
Monica M
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I am only a resident on a 2 year visa but plan to apply for permanent status. I have been a memeber of the SCA and wish you success!
16 December 2015
7 December 2015
17 November 2015
990.
Ida Mm
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As a Scottish re-enactor this would be a truely sad day for all; my Armstrong/Frazier/Lamm/Jefferies ancestors are truely saddened by this.
17 November 2015
989.
Hazel K
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The idea of re-enactors not being able to use swords to demonstrate fighting is ridiculous.
10 November 2015
9 November 2015
7 November 2015
11 October 2015
11 October 2015
6 October 2015
983.
Sean B
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As a citizen of glasgow i am well aware of the dangers of neds and scum carrying knives, KNIVES are and always have been the problem not swords. it is obvious you have made no efforts to study and observe crime statistics regarding assaults or murders com
2 October 2015
29 September 2015
29 September 2015
22 September 2015
979.
Chris B
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Judges and Magistrates MUST be free and able to use their common sense to decide whether the item in question is being carried for a reasonable and legitimate reason, or whether it is clearly the intention of the person concerned to use it as an offensive
9 September 2015
7 September 2015
5 September 2015
976.
Ellen S
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This is pointless. What is this realistically going to protect people from when there are still plenty of bread and carving knives if people want to hurt someone else with a sharp pointy object.
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