[snarks_when_bored]

What happens when extraordinary powers are granted to incompetent men? A voluntary search exercise becomes an arrest for possession of a pen knife, which arrest is then followed by the threat/promise of six months incarceration and, finally, by a physical assault.

There's something rotten in the state of England.

[genefromjersey]

It's called the Labour Government.

[labette]

Is this for real?

[Noachian]

There's something rotten in the state of England.

This is treatment similiar to what the Founding Fathers faced under King George.

Seems that nothing has changed in "the Mother Country" in 200 years.

[libertylover]

My 2 inch pen-knife was confiscated at Kennedy Space Center last year when I went for a private art viewing.

[riverrunner]

Frist the guns then any thing else that can or could be used as a weapon.

I am afraid the good subjects of England are just that subjects.

I guess they are getting what they wanted. I really have no pity on them for letting it go so far.

[Semi Civil Servant]

Socialism precedes fascism. They are fraternal twins.

[Cacique]

Nahh, nothing to worry about. It appears that civilization is creeping in on good old England. If the lefties have their way soon we will have knocks on doors at 3 AM and arrests for possessing religious or politically incorrect literature. It may be happening across the pond but don't bet that there are people at the DNC who want to bring that type of "progressive" thinking over here.