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Vikki Leone
"Why do some people carry knives? Often those who carry weapons say they do so because of the threat of violence. They feel safer carrying a weapon and knives are accessible and easily concealed. Young people can also carry knives to be part of a macho culture. During the past six months, State Parliament security officers have confiscated 30 knives. The weapons, including large hunting knives, flick knives and other blades, were taken from visiting schoolchildren. The fear is that if young people carry knives - even if they have no intention of using them - when affected by stress or alcohol they may behave with little awareness of the damage they may inflict. Has there been an increase in knife-related crimes?"
