In a bid to tackle what President Emmanuel Macron described as “a senseless surge of violence,” the French government will issue a decree “within 15 days” banning the sale of knives to minors.

  • @CaptObvious@literature.cafe
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    47 days ago

    And, like “booze and cigs” (how American!), kids who need a knife will just grab one out of the kitchen as they head out the door.

    There are a thousand legitimate reasons for young people to own and learn to use knives. Banning sales after one incident is a ridiculous overreaction that’s simply political posturing. I expect better of Europe

    • Rayquetzalcoatl
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      37 days ago

      Right, yeah, they’ll grab one as they head out the door. But they won’t be able to just go and buy one.

      There are a thousand legitimate reasons for young people to learn to use knives, under adult supervision. Adults who can buy knives.

      Not sure I understand your criticism of me saying “booze and cigs” though, what’s wrong with that? Lol