1969912 0 #26 January 17, 2008 Banning of kirpans in schools is not allowed per the Canadian Supreme Court. I don't know if the decision has any legal bearing as precedence when courts look at this case though. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multani_v._Commission_scolaire_Marguerite%E2%80%91Bourgeoys Not sure how big the kirpan was in the posted story, but it looks like kirpans in the west tend to have a blade length of under 3.5 in., which is pretty small. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richards 0 #27 January 17, 2008 QuoteQuoteBanning of kirpans in schools is not allowed per the Canadian Supreme Court. I don't know if the decision has any legal bearing as precedence when courts look at this case though. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multani_v._Commission_scolaire_Marguerite%E2%80%91Bourgeoys Not sure how big the kirpan was in the posted story, but it looks like kirpans in the west tend to have a blade length of under 3.5 in., which is pretty small. At this stage I am still undecided. My default position is that he should not be allowed to bring it in, but ultimately the courts will have to decide that. My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #28 January 17, 2008 Quote For the same reason that Fiends and family have been allowed to sleep in a spare bedroom at my house, but strangers cannot. Staff and lawyers are known entitites and can be trusted. In Fresno, I can bypass security. lawrocket, ... I have to ask if you're really okay with FIENDS in your house? Oh right, you're a LAWYER .... 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #29 January 17, 2008 lawrocket, ... I have to ask if you're really okay with FIENDS in your house? Oh right, you're a LAWYER .... Hey, I feel more comfortable around them. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #30 January 17, 2008 Quote lawrocket, ... I have to ask if you're really okay with FIENDS in your house? Oh right, you're a LAWYER .... Hey, I feel more comfortable around them. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #31 January 17, 2008 QuoteAt this stage I am still undecided. My default position is that he should not be allowed to bring it in, but ultimately the courts will have to decide that. Agree. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #32 January 17, 2008 QuoteNot sure how big the kirpan was in the posted story, but it looks like kirpans in the west tend to have a blade length of under 3.5 in., which is pretty small. true, just never ask a Sikh to show you the blade of his kirpan.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #33 January 22, 2008 QuoteNot me, he is trying to bring a knife into a court room. A kirpan is more like a knife shaped decoration than anything but this guy has to understand how it's taken. I'm chatting up a Sikh friend of mind who doesn't workshops for the cops and FBI on things just like this. From what I remember, he said that leaving the kirpan at home isn't any big deal, but forcing a Sikh out of his turban is."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
