Knife Registry, is that next?

The Liberal Prime Minister of Canada rushed back to Canada today. He stood on the Corner of Whyte avenue and 105 street in Edmonton to announce that his government will, in light of recent events, be setting up a knife registry. Canadians will be given 6 months or possibly 16 years to register all knives with the exception of those used for: religious purposes, eating, cooking and work, as well as those that have blades less than 8 inches or so. "This program will only cost the tax payers a mere 2 billion or so dollars but will be well worth it" he added.

SCREEEEEEEEEEEEECH!

Ok, them was the old days. Reality has set in and we now have a conservative government that says it is going to get tough on crime. Only problem is, they have a minority government and the opposition is making it hard to do so. Why would they do that? Some will say that crime rates are dropping in this country. I don't think the people of Edmonton would believe such statements at the moment no matter how many stats you throw in our faces. Edmonton has surpassed Winnipeg as the murder capital of Canada. The weapon of choice as of late is the knife. Are those of the pacifist thinking going to suggest, as I sarcastically suggested above, we register our knives now to put an end to this? It did not work for guns and it sure won't work for knives. The only solution is a deterrent. Our current system is not providing any at all. We are letting these vile offenders off with a slap on the wrist at every turn. I and many others have had enough and want our streets back. We want to feel somewhat safe walking our streets. Yes putting these thugs behind bars for a long time will in fact go along way in doing that. I have no sympathy for anyone who chooses to do harm to another, bodily or other wise. We need strong sentences, our current system is not working. The young offenders today, know how the system works and know damn well they will get off with little or no punishment for even the most heinous of crimes, never mind the petty. Criminals of all ages laugh at the laws we have created to protect them, not us. What happened to the rights of the rest of us, you know, us law abiding citizens? The ones who actually contribute in a good way to society. The ones who pay taxes that pay the salaries of politicians and judges.

To all you bleeding hearts, what do you say to your loved one when they are lying in your arms dying, after someone with a rap sheet as long as your arm, has done it again?

A)Ooops
B)Your one in a hundred thousand
C)Odds are, they won't do it again
D)Statistics prove my stance is right
E)Sorry, I was wrong

Is that what it will take for you to stand back and reflect on your stance? Seriously, I really would like to know.