I agree that problem came to my mind too, I own an air rifle and I love target shooting, it is not to say that I would ever shoot at any alive creature, and it is not that I approve of any violence....
But some things became a sport that maybe came out of fighting and weapons.... Like target shooting, or archery or fencing.... When you watch sport competitions in say fencing you dont think that they want to kill each other, but rather want to show off dexterity.... Same goes for martial arts.... I have seen several times "performances" with a sword (eastern martial arts) and I cant help thinking that what originated as fighting turned into almost a dance.....
I guess a bellydancer with a sword sort of says "look at me Im dangerous, or I Can defend myself" rather than promoting war.... I suppose that's what it would mean for me, "I can stand up for myself".... Sort of a symbol, not a weapon.....
As for public opinion, and stereotype of a girl in a big car, or with a sword or whatever, if I cared about stereotypes I would not bellydance!
Last edited by Reen.Blom; 03-30-2008 at 09:30 PM.
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