A Chicago man was walking his dog. A man approached him. When the dog walker looked down at his dog, the man attacked him, slashing his throat with a 10-inch knife.
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In Chicago, it is illegal to carry a gun. This man thinks the ban is in conflict with the Second Amendment.
City officials disagree. They think that legalizing guns would increase violent crime. It is far better to let innocent people get their throats slashed. I mean, how often does that happen?
So, the debate goes on. On the side of the city are all those who want to slash people’s throats. Knives are the weapon of choice. I mean, who ever heard of someone getting his throat slashed by a .357 snub-nosed magnum? On the other side are people who do not want their throats slashed.
In Chicago, it’s clear to city officials who has the better argument.
If you live in Chicago, buy a knife.
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Capsule summary of Chicago, Illinois knife-related ordinances: Chicago – Unlawful to possess switchblades. See, CHICAGO, ILL., MUNICIPAL CODE § 8-24-020 (2005). Concealed carry of dirks, daggers, stilettos, bowie knives, “commando knives”, any knife with blade greater than two and a half inches, ordinary razors, and “other dangerous weapon[s]” prohibited. See, id. Unlawful for person under 18 years of age to carry or possess knife with blade two inches in length or longer. See, id. Carry on person or in vehicle passenger compartment of “utility knife” (e.g., box cutter) by person under 18 years of age prohibited. Certain exceptions apply. See, id. at § 8-24-021. (Excerpted from Knife Laws of the Fifty States: A Guide for the Law-Abiding Traveler, page 48).