Whilst Operation Blunt Two has been (largely) a success, we must not forget to address the causes of knife crime.

Not only should the Governmnet be banning the bareing of knives in public, but they should also do the same thing for playing music in public (music with offensive language and incitement to violence and sexual degradation). To listen to these things on an Mp3 player/iPod, whatever, should of course be allowed, along with its being played in private places (homes and so on). People should not be forced to listen to this whilst in public. Many kids now grow up wanting to be like 50 Cent et al. They wouldn't want to do this if they had access to better, healthier material which they would enjoy much more than 50 and the likes thereof. The Government should be campaigning for more communal activities amongst the young, based around the appreciation of different cultures, art, books, activities (camping, hiking, expeditionary activities, writing etc.), and of course make sure that all of these things are advertised in a way that people want to do them! The Government could start by making these activities/trips free or reasonably priced.

Ultimately, however, it is poverty that is the main cause of knife crime. A lack of education, hope, decent family and friends, money etc. - these things are the main causes of this sort of behaviour. Knife crime is simply one of the many results of these problems, encouraged by various artists who are easily accessible to children nowadays.