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December 16, 2007

Britain Bans Imitation Samurai Swords

Posted by Dave Blount at December 16, 2007 8:08 PM

While an American 10-year-old is brought up on felony charges for using a steak knife, Britain is moving us toward progressive utopia by banning imitation Samurai swords.

Those violating the ban face six months in jail and a £5,000 fine. "Real" Japanese swords have been spared — for now. However, some of the Samurai swords most prized by collectors are crafted outside of Japan.

Children shouldn't play with swords, because they might cut themselves. Since under the regime of the nanny state, all of us are children, banning swords makes perfect sense. Next they should ban rocks, lest someone hit their head on one — or worse still use one as a weapon.

The future our liberal elite has planned for you is a small locked room with padded walls, a straightjacket so you can't scratch, and your teeth pulled so you can't bite.

Hat tip: From the Barrel of a Gun, on a tip from Ian from the EUSSR.