Quote Originally Posted by ThistleDown View Post
... I think I understand his desire to live by his belief that all edged weapons should be banned in urban England, but I wonder at a universal UK ban that includes those parts of these isles where the carrying of such weapons of destruction is traditional -- and peaceful...

I didn't say that. I don't think sgians should be banned. I don't have a problem with real sgians or with anyone who carries one in a non offensive, legitimate way. I do have a problem with the current wave of knife-crime that is killing teenagers and devastating families the length and breadth of the UK. I don't think a ban on sgians will solve the issue however I chose not to carry a blade myself. I said it was MY thing.

This blank allows me to dress in a traditional way without compromising my belief. You can argue that it is a sharpened stick. With respect, I'm sure I could find sharper sticks in the street but I can't shove those down my sock.

Not having a go by the way, just attempting to clarify my position...