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Originally posted by MacDonagh
I think the best (though slightly extreme) way of dealing with the knife problem would be an instant 10 or 20 year sentence for anyone carrying a knife without good reason. Though, im sure most folk would abhor this idea, I think it was done before to stop the razor gangs.
The big problem is if such a problem calls for such a desperate measure?
What criteria would you use to define “good reason?” I always carry a pocketknife. I am also considering obtaining a license to carry a handgun. Of course, I live in the US where unlicensed gun owners create more of a problem than knife or razor carriers.
I've honestly never heard of such a thing
Please explain I'm ignorant
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
I thought this was a joke... :shk:
Once you make laws to solve the knife problem, then only outlaws will have knives.
Then you'll have to make laws to solve the bat problem, then only outlaws will have bats.
Then you'll have to make laws to solve the stick problem, then only outlaws will have sticks...
Then there's the rock problem...
Originally posted by MacDonagh
Crittz. I do respect your opinon, but don't you think introducing guns would just inflame the problem?
Originally posted by hawk74
I don't know your laws on OC or pepper spray it gives you enough time to get the hell out
and the laughable justice system that fails to punish offenders.
Originally posted by Conspirator_101
The way to combat the problem is to eliminate the reasons why people feel the need to carry knives around, some say its for protection, others for respect. If these reasons are dealt with, and people no longer feel scared without a knife, then knife culture would decrease, along with other forms of violent crime perhaps.
Originally posted by Vox Populi
and the laughable justice system that fails to punish offenders.
Then how come our prisons are full?
Originally posted by MacDonagh
I just wanted to know what ATS folk think of the knife problem and how you would go about solving it?
I think the best (though slightly extreme) way of dealing with the knife problem would be an instant 10 or 20 year sentence for anyone carrying a knife without good reason. Though, im sure most folk would abhor this idea, I think it was done before to stop the razor gangs.
The big problem is if such a problem calls for such a desperate measure?