I thought I told this story before ...
but it doesn't seem to show up in Site Search.
When I was 5 or so in kindergarten I took my father's Navy dress sword to show-and-tell. It wasn't sharp, but pointy and was definitely a sword. The teacher seemed a little surprised, IIRC, but it was no big deal.
I'd hate to think how an act like that would be regarded today...
I would like to whole-heartedly agree with you, but the "yes, but" side of me keeps thinking of exceptions. There aren't enough police to keep a lookout for all the idiots out there. Some things shouldn't be carried around in public.
"Hi officer, I carry these nunchaku and this battle axe with me because I like to do exercises while I'm waiting for my morning train. I have no idea why everyone ran screaming from the platform..."
Cheers,
Scott.
