Listening to the water cooler conversation post 911 it became apparent that there were some that felt that "out of sight, out of mind" and to a certain extent "don't tell, don't ask" was the unofficial party line. Even some of the "PHRASECENSOREDPOSTERSHOULDKNOWBETTER." showed sparks of common sense...if only for the moment.

While it is perfecly wonderful for making some people feel better, the violence free workplace policy is still (regrettably) on the books as originally written, and if the "weapon" were discovered even accidently, depending upon who viewed it, it could easily cost somebody their job and/or pension. My own personal opinion is that if you have a legitimatly obtained carry permit, then you should be able to carry in a responsible and appropriate manner anywhere...post office, government buildings, schools, homes, airports etc.

Obviously such conduct is a double edged sword, flashing display and other inappropriate behaviour with it should not be condoned. Sadly, our world is not what it used to be.

Everyone is free to make their own choices as to how much risk they are personally willing to take and act accordingly.

It would be a very closely followed class action lawsuit.

As far as other items being considered a weapon, thankfully there is a modicum of common sense displayed at the local level. Yes, we have some knives on sight for food use, we can and do carry / use handtools, pencils, tire-irons for their intended purpose without restriction. Like others have voiced, in the right hands virtually anything can be a weapon. Anyone ever get a really deep paper cut? Even a silly piece of corrugated cardboard could be lethal.