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1. MUST BE A PRIORITY POLICY TO REMOVE ALL GUNS FROM THE UK AND INCREASE THE LAW ON CARRYING ANY TYPE OF BLADE

   Comment by len north — 21 Feb 2007 on 9:55 pm | Link

2. Westley Odger’s Mum says…On the 12th September, 2005 my life changed forever when my Son, Westley was fatally stabbed! He became part of the ‘Knife Crime Statistics’ affecting 3 times as many families as fatal ‘Gun Crimes’. Three fatal shootings with that of 15 year old Billy Cox on Valentines Day 14th February, 2007 quite rightly resulted in an emergency ‘Gun Summit’…this is applauded, but lets not forget that ‘Knives take lives just as effectively, in the wrong hands!’…yet the legal system treats Knife Crimes less seriously than Gun Crimes? In the last 9 years a total of 2026 people have been stabbed to death…whilst the number of people killed by a shooting totals 601. These deaths should not have happened by either means!
   Any parent that has lost a child to a fatal ‘Knife’ attack or a fatal ‘Gun’ attack knows all too well…it’s the death by a Violent Act, by someone using either weapon that’s stolen the ‘life’ and torn the family’s lives apart? It’s that needless death that requires ‘Justice’ in equal terms!
   Either weapon is a threat to the safety of the British Public in equal terms. Therefore, to be effective the penalty must be equal, enforceable and certain!
   Legislation is needed, so that the carrying of Knives and the use of Knives, along with sentencing policies, are treated on the same terms as Gun Crimes. If using a ‘Knife’ results in a death…there must be Sentences to reflect the seriousness of taking a persons Life…such as Westley! Murder & Manslaughter whether to a fatal ‘Knife’ attack or ‘Gun’ attack, must carry a ‘Strong’ and equal message of deterrent. The Laws must also be delivered…to give the ‘Victims’ family Justice and the Public Protection!

   Comment by Ann Oakes-Odger — 5 Mar 2007 on 12:38 pm | Link

3. Westley Odger’s Mum says…On the 12th September, 2005 my life changed forever when my Son, Westley was fatally stabbed! He became part of the ‘Knife Crime Statistics’ affecting 3 times as many families as fatal ‘Gun Crimes’. Three fatal shootings with that of 15 year old Billy Cox on Valentines Day 14th February, 2007 quite rightly resulted in an emergency ‘Gun Summit’…this is applauded, but lets not forget that ‘Knives take lives just as effectively, in the wrong hands!’…yet the legal system treats Knife Crimes less seriously than Gun Crimes? In the last 9 years a total of 2026 people have been stabbed to death…whilst the number of people killed by a shooting totals 601. These deaths should not have happened by either means!
   Any parent that has lost a child to a fatal ‘Knife’ attack or a fatal ‘Gun’ attack knows all too well…it’s the death by a Violent Act, by someone using either weapon that’s stolen the ‘life’ and torn the family’s lives apart? It’s that needless death that requires ‘Justice’ in equal terms!
   Either weapon is a threat to the safety of the British Public in equal terms. Therefore, to be effective the penalty must be equal, enforceable and certain!
   Legislation is needed, so that the carrying of Knives and the use of Knives, along with sentencing policies, are treated on the same terms as Gun Crimes. If using a ‘Knife’ results in a death…there must be Sentences to reflect the seriousness of taking a persons Life…such as Westley! Murder & Manslaughter whether to a fatal ‘Knife’ attack or ‘Gun’ attack, must carry a ‘Strong’ and equal message of deterrent. The Laws must also be delivered…to give the ‘Victims’ family Justice and the Public Protection!

   Comment by Ann Oakes-Odger — 5 Mar 2007 on 12:39 pm | Link

4. Thank God that I live in New England (Unites States)! If a constable walked into my home I’d be thrown in jail for life. My knife collection alone could arm a regiment of Highlander infantry ! I can’t begin to tell you, cousins of mine what they’d if they saw that I had 43 firearms, bolt action and semi automatic including hand guns.
   It is my opinion that you Brits need to take your freedom back from your corrupt establishment rulers and become the Brits that once ruled the world. With the threat of radicals in your country it is suicidal to be disarmed by your rulers. Who will protect your families and yourselves if the constabulatary is at home trying to keep his family safe. I pray to God that you all wake up over there and demand the return of your firearms and your dignity!

   Comment by Edward Stanley — 12 Apr 2007 on 5:29 pm | Link

5. Thank God that I live in New England (Unites States)! If a constable walked into my home I’d be thrown in jail for life. My knife collection alone could arm a regiment of Highlander infantry ! I can’t begin to tell you, cousins of mine what they’d if they saw that I had 43 firearms, bolt action and semi automatic including hand guns.
   It is my opinion that you Brits need to take your freedom back from your corrupt establishment rulers and become the Brits that once ruled the world. With the threat of radicals in your country it is suicidal to be disarmed by your rulers. Who will protect your families and yourselves if the constabulatary is at home trying to keep his family safe. I pray to God that you all wake up over there and demand the return of your firearms and your dignity!

   Comment by Edward Stanley — 12 Apr 2007 on 5:29 pm | Link

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