[Steppes] Coronation

[Michael Smith]

Well, it's really not circumvention.  You have to look at design and intent
when defining a weapon.  Our "weapons" aren't designed to injure, although
they CAN.  They are designed however, for a sporting contest, with safety in
mind.  We don't intend on using them as weapons.  I'd MUCH rather get hit
with malice by someone who picked up one of our swords than be hit with
malice by someone with a softball bat, which is also designed and intended
to be sporting equipment.  A real sword may be INTENDED for non-lethal
stuff, but it's still designed to be a weapon, for example.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gail" <gailh at fanninelectric.com>
To: "Barony of Steppes - SCA, Inc." <steppes at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Steppes] Coronation


> um....not unless you have an interest in working as an attorney.....
>
> Galen (who was being.........um...opening mouth, changing feet?)
>
> however....its always nice to be able to circumvent rules, like the State
> Park rules......(ah.....sorry about that?)