Ain't that the truth. But wait, it gets worse. Awhile back I was reading about self-defense in Britain. The only legal item a person can carry is a whistle. Even pepper spray is not allowed.
I guess you could carry an umbrella without attracting too much attention. But if you use it to defend yourself, you'd better have an attorney on retainer. After all, you might bruise some poor Islamist's wrist.
