[Starwolf]

A dirk is often worn with a formal kilt. Wonder what that will do to that.

I have a dirk that has come down through the family, and I know for certain it has drawn blood

[The KG9 Kid]

"... "Politicians have said they do not know why people would want to own a sword in this day and age... A spokesman for the Scottish Executive said "It is simply far too easy for these weapons to be bought and sold."

Also, hunting is unnecessary because we have supermarkets. Thinking is unnecessary because we have politicians and TV to do your thinking for you.

Back in your cages, you unruly serfs! Keep it quiet in there!

[Jack Hammer]

Naturally, once they've eliminated the private possession of swords, they'll have to do the same with kitchen knives, large-sized carving forks, shovels, hoes, rakes, chain saws, ball peen hammers and - eventually - socks filled with horse manure. The latter of which this Scottish parliament is rapidly, and eagerly, spreading all over the landscape.