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Old 01-03-2011, 08:54 PM   #876
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Quite simply, you won't be searched for a knife UNLESS you are in a situation where a knife could be used to cause injury. Like the brawl, etc etc. And even then it will be a courtbof law that determines your intention. The only place you will find metal detectors in Australia is at the airports and police cannot search you randomly.

We were carrying knives yesterday. We didn't give it a thought. We were going fishing and walking through a crowded public area with police. Just as someone carrying a screwdriver for their glasses, a utility pocket knife etc. Unless you were drunk and threatening violence to someone. It is all about context and while some think it is nannyish, the law works fine. As it does in most countries.
Okay, let's ban all books and writings at all. We can just accept the law which states "writing anything is illegal, publishing anything is illegal, reading anything is illegal". Of course, nobody will check you as long as you don't rape children. Of course, even if the police will check you, there will be a justice in the court, and you will be released. How about such a law?
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