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No I don't either.

 

This isn't the first time such a knee jerk emotion has brought such a question to the fore. Besides, if you treat saws, etc. like guns, this would result in more paperwork, which would mean greater cost. Plus those people who wanted a saw, would still be able to get a saw one way or another. And this in itself may result in more saws, etc. being available with a dodgy past and or badly made knock-offs.

 

Also, there's then the possibility, that Mr. Brown from No. 6, will become a criminal, just because he's still got his father's old saw. He's never had an accident and digs the saw out when he needs to cut firewood. He's just keeping himself warm in the dead out winter. But just because he owns a saw, puts him on the wrong side of the law.

 

The government will be able to screw even more money from you. The spivs will be happily supplying demand. There'll still be thousands of unlicensed old saws, possibly ill maintained, due to fear of being reported when the chain goes into be sharpened or the brake band or av brakes and now the home-owner has no dealer support. And ultimately, the modern day brigands, thieves & government will be happy, knowing that they all have Joe/Jo Public over a barrel. Nothing good will have changed, we'll all be paying more for it. The bad will have grown and the increased legislation will have criminalised even more innocent citizens.

 

How about banning home plumbing. One cause scald oneself if the new tap wasn't on quite tight and you grabbed the fitting, instead of turning off the water.

 

How about only letting fully trained electricians change light bulbs. There's the possibility of death by falling off a ladder or contact with old/loose wiring.

 

How about only having time served window cleaners. Ladders, soapy water, contaminated water - lots of dangers there.

 

Dog owners should be banned from walking their pets. Until they can prove that they have had 1st. Aid training and they are a fully accredited vet and certified GP. So they can deal with cases of leash burn, slips, muscular/skeletal strain, bites, bacterial infection, to either their pet or themselves.

 

People who have a garden, should on no account be allowed to work therein or be therein. Sharp tools, heavy items to lift, working in the dirt, inhalation of bacteria & pollen, possible contact with bird muck, movement on uneven/rough/slippery terrain, trip hazards, being blinded by reflection of sunlight off water, possible sunburn, (however unlikely this may be given an avg. British summer); possible hypothermia, possible hyperthermia. All sounds too dangerous to me.

 

I want it all governed and licensed! But for heavens sake, leave chainsaws, etc. alone. A fellow has to be slowed some fun.

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I have decided that, after considering the potential ramifications, it is justified to suggest that one must acquire a license, that must be renewed annually, for the art of breathing and then subsequently exhaling. Until such a license is acquired, one must not exercise their ability to breathe, else face severe consequences punishable by nose pegs.

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