| Well, banning kitchen knives is one of the things I would be happy to see. Although it could lead to bans of other useful equipment in future, I've always wondered why it's so easy to find kitchen knives and no one is doing anything about it. Kitchen knives are probably the most dangerous equipment in the world. Whether at home or travelling, most people can get their hands on one in minutes. People harm themselves and others with knives. Whether it is a planned domestic murder, a break in and robbery, or someone seeking to end their own life, knives can always be found and used. They're often kept in drawers or on counter tops where even 5-year-olds can reach them. I am all for home cooking, but I think we have a blind spot here. Probably because everyone needs food. I wish the big players would ban knives or make it substantially harder to buy. I know we could also teach people the dangers of knives from a young age and train them to use them safely but this just doesn't seem worth the tradeoff. Don't you agree? |