barbarian wrote:Tooly makes a great point here. It's worth a read again.
The media will grab anything that appears sensational. Don't give them a chance.
media = evil
I did have a point to make, but got caught ranting about consumerism again
These laws that redefine what an item can be used for are twisted into definitions that limit their wide range of possible uses. The government shouldn't be able to dictate how a person chooses to use a tool by branding it's characteristics in such a way that can define intent as possession. Especially when it's the oldest human tool next to rock hammer.
Speed is not a characteristic that should define a dangerous weapon, but an effective tool. Whether the function is self defense or box cutting, the law shouldn't be allowed to pigeon hole what you choose to carry for legal cutting tasks. Making effective knives illegal is as nutz as making sharp knives illegal. It does not make any sense.
In a country where we are legally allowed to carry firearms for self defense, it is unconscionable that our daily use pocket knives could be restricted.
If you choose to write your state representative to voice your opposition to this type of restriction, you can do so here.
http://www3.capwiz.com/c-span/dbq/officials/I'll try to get a template from one of these knife sites for anyone here in the states who chooses to protest.
-Tooly