[Copernicus]

It would difficult to find a more concise, cogent, coherent summary of the State of the Union than found in this commentary about knife laws in the United States.

Best regards to all

[George from New England]

if you don't like the knife laws...get a gun.

[Anti-Bubba182]

Legal

Illegal

[Ma3lst0rm]

I love these trips through history. Maybe Cindy Sheehan can add it to her Department of History. lol Some knives are inherently dangerous? Nooooo. I just can't believe it. Sometimes you have to wonder how many moths have set up residence in the minds of such politicians.

[minus_273]

a few months ago a man got his clothing stuck on an escalator in the porter square T stop in boston. No one had a knife to cut him out and he was choked to death by the machine in front of a crowd that could only call 9-11.

[Daralundy]

They are trying to ban knives in Britain. Are they puritans?

[R W Reactionairy]

Things are tough [and very stupid] all over --- possession of a slingshot is a felony in New Jersey.

[yarddog]

Several years ago I was reading on concealed carry in Florida statutes. I came across one which forbade the concealed carrying of "Buck Knives", and they used that wording.

Perhaps the law has been changed but I suspect thousands of people were or are in danger of being a convicted felon. I do suspect it wouldn't hold up in a serious court trial.

[buccaneer81]

From the Gospel of Bill: Bring Not A Knife To A Gun Fight.

[A. Pole]

Ever since its first European settlements, in the early 1600s, America developed as two completely different republics.

Have a look.

[Zon]

Very good article. It applies far beyond the narrow scope of knives. Many people on this forum would agree with its narrow scope but contradict themselves on it's wider application to issues such as the war on drugs, anti-smoking laws, pornography and other inalienable rights.

But puritanism's unbroken record of failure will not stop people from trying again and again. Every new generation is born with faith in the power of magic words -- written laws -- to prevent sin.

[hosepipe]

Check yer nives and shootin irons at the hat counter bump..

[Chode]

my only edged weapon...PumaTAC1

[razorback-bert]

Can you own one of these up your way yet?

[Porterville]

Only knife I need is my Dewalt recipricating saw and my blades of choice are my 10 inch ripper, masonary blade, and chop blade. Of course I love my dry wall knife and chain saws too.

[xsrdx]

Great article, thanks.

Knives require a slightly higher level of commitment than guns to be functional as weapons, but anyone who doubts their effectiveness as such is denying the obvious.

TAD GEAR - STRIDER

No one had a knife to cut him out and he was choked to death

OTOH, restricting them in the hands of the lawful citizen is criminal.

[Senator_Blutarski]

Most states and cities ban knives on school property. Many parents unknowingly break the law every morning when they drop their children off in the school parking lot. The penalties are often harsh and involve a felony.

My 17 year old son religiously parks on the street at least a block from school, since there is always a knife and hatchet in the truck.

[dljordan]

"To the true puritan -- whether pious Christian, secular humanist, or leveling socialist -- notions of rights and responsibilities are meaningless. All that matters is the prevention of sin. No form of prior restraint can be too severe, if it advances this fundamental goal."

I think they won.

[HairOfTheDog]

Knife talk ping...

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