On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 05:18:38 +0000 (UTC), mtfester@netMAPSONscape.net
brought down from the Mount tablets inscribed:

>Kevin Gowen <kgowenNOSPAM@myfastmail.com> wrote:
>> mtfester@netMAPSONscape.net wrote:
>>> Kevin Gowen <kgowenNOSPAM@myfastmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>>I was surprised that everyone decided to guess willy nilly instead of
>>>>reading ???????????.
>>> 
>>> Who guessed? I carried a pocket knife in Japan the entire time I
>>> lived there. I related actual experiences with them, as did someone
>>> else.
>
>> Yes, you did guess. 
>
>Sorry, no, I didn't. 
>
>I related some actual events, as did someone else.
>
>Unlike you, of course.
>
>(BTW, do you know they actually SELL pocketknives in Japan? If you ever
>visit the country, check it out.)

They sell swords too. There are certain restrictions placed on toting
one around, though.

They sell baseball bats, but the police can arrest you for having one
in your car if you aren't on your way to or from a baseball
game/practice. I learned this at the Kiryu Police Station from the
nice policeman who explained to me why Eric's ass baton is illegal.





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Michael Cash

"I am sorry, Mr. Cash, but we are unable to accept your rap sheet in lieu of
a high school transcript."

                                Dr. Howard Sprague
                                Dean of Admissions
                                Mount Pilot College