Brit Hospital Bans Knitting

(Cheshire, England) From a therapeutic standpoint, knitting is considered to be a beneficial activity for sufferers of arthritis and a relaxing pastime for hospitalized patients. Even so, the politically correct safety police forced officials at Congleton War Memorial Hospital in Cheshire to ban knitting because the needles are too sharp.

The action has created controversy.

Tory MP Philip Davies said: "Whoever made this decision is completely barmy. It is a typical act by a bureaucratic jobsworth with too much time on their hands and nothing to do.

"People young and old have been knitting for centuries at home. When was the last time you heard of a spate of knitting needle accidents?

"If there had been a serious injury, I can understand health and safety stepping in, but if no one has ever been hurt, why ban it now?"

However, the Director of Nursing at East Cheshire NHS Trust, Bernie Salisbury, stated that, "We believe this sensible and proactive measure will avoid preventable accidents." So, it's sensible to take action to prevent something that's never occurred. Sure it is -- if you're an idiot.

Holy moly! The Brits have gone crazy with the nanny state. They have gun control, knife control and now knitting needle control. What's next? Anything with a sharp point? Pens? Toothpicks? Thumbtacks?