London’s New Knife Control Campaign Just Got WAAAAAY More Ridiculous

As we mentioned earlier, people keep getting stabbed in London, so OF COURSE Sadiq Khan, their brain-dead mayor, is now instituting “knife control” measures.

The confiscations have already begun. So far they’ve taken pliers, crowbars, scissors, and SUPER DANGEROUS screwdrivers off the street.

No, this is not a joke.

They have ALSO begun a social media “knife control” campaign. The following tweets are from the Office of the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner. They are real. This is not a joke.

Find positive activities to channel your energy and help you avoid dangerous situations. This will also help you meet others living knife free. #knifefree pic.twitter.com/0QHUjVlRqD

— Office of SYPCC (@SYPCC) April 4, 2018

“Living Knife Free.”

F’real.

I’m picturing something a little like this:

If you find yourself in a confrontation, you have a choice – pulling a knife can escalate the situation and put you in serious danger. #knifefree pic.twitter.com/Tu5JTpmywT

— Office of SYPCC (@SYPCC) April 5, 2018

I am VERY sure that those who are currently pulling knives in fights will be convinced by this ad. It’s very moving.

Going knife free can be a brave and difficult choice – but your life will be better for it. pic.twitter.com/bbT9YNTMus

— Office of SYPCC (@SYPCC) April 6, 2018

I just… can’t.

Remember, it’s never too late to change your life. You are full of potential, and there are always options open to you – even if they aren’t clear in the moment. #knifefree pic.twitter.com/2m3Lh0KDbG

— Office of SYPCC (@SYPCC) April 7, 2018

TRUE. But here’s the thing. If you’re the person who NEEDS to carry a knife in London, leaving it at home isn’t going to get you to reach your “potential.” Leaving the sh*t London neighborhood you live in where everyone’s getting stabbed might, though.

99% of young people aged 10–29 don’t carry a knife. #knifefree – https://t.co/OxOhtGw4i6 pic.twitter.com/KiusurLaRt

— Office of SYPCC (@SYPCC) April 8, 2018

And the 1% that do are expected to see this and CARE?

People who carry a weapon are more likely to be hospitalised with an injury caused by violence. #knifefree – https://t.co/OxOhtGw4i6 pic.twitter.com/np1OJN9RQc

— Office of SYPCC (@SYPCC) April 9, 2018

Whoever wrote this has a toddler’s understanding of how statistics work…

Good LORD this is dumb.

This one’s the weirdest…

There is no ‘safe place’ to stab someone – any stab can be fatal – and the consequences will be just as severe. #knifefree pic.twitter.com/yAD6HlBGNC

— Office of SYPCC (@SYPCC) April 10, 2018

Um, WTF?

Again… I don’t see the THUGS, MIGRANTS, and GANG MEMBERS who are acid burning and stabbing Londoners giving a CRAP about any of this. Do you really think they’re going to see this and say “Wow. No safe space? I never thought of that. I guess I’ll stop slashing strangers.”

RIDICULOUS.

I wonder how much money they spent on this crap.