>Funny I would think if your going to an area where its known for knife crime you would want to be sure to, at least, have a knife too<

Ummm... the concept of "have a weapon to defend yourself against others with weapons" smells of logic. Therefore, it is verboten to the mind of a politician.

And honestly, a sgian would NOT be my first choice for defending myself. Point of fact, it's WAY down the list...