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[–] [email protected] 52 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

It's not mentioned in this article, but the man in question has a long history of burglary and did four years for a string of thefts. It's likely a big part of why HIM carrying a 6'' blade is concerning.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Yea but "criminal sentenced for carrying sword" doesn't have quite the reactionary clickbait ring to it.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Well if it were a 6' blade that could actually be a problem. This 6" blade is not likely to be one imo.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

In college, my friend carried a 6' sword everywhere, hilt poking up from behind the backpack.

It wasn't a showpiece, either -- and the years of fencing training meant it wasnt a toy.

And, really, no one cared beyond "oh neat." Since it was visible on three sides, it was also perfectly legal.

Canada.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

There I fixed it, now you look out of context!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Oh no D: you really got me!!