Won't someone think of the children?

[bwh]

Bereaved parents want 5 year jail terms for carrying blades longer than 3 inches. Great, raise the penalty to the same level as guns, and there's little reason not to carry a gun instead, is there? Besides which I'm sure there are plenty of people who need blades that length for their work or crafts. Even my multitool has a 2.5" blade. Currently the law allows that there are legitimate reasons for carrying what could be an "offensive weapon", but this seems to be ignored by the victim lobby.

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[gridlockjoe.livejournal.com]

In future, one will have to take one's food to a registered knife shop, pay to rent knives (£5 for 15 minutes), chop the food there under the supervision of a licenced knife professional, and return home.

But it's "for the children"... If humankind is ever stupid enough to bring the world to an end, I am convinced we will be told it's "for the children"...