For the times they are a-changing, as Ananova reports:
Under an ancient by-law, which has never been repealed, York people can "legally" shoot Scotsmen with a bow and arrow within the city walls.
But a couple from the city are walking 240 miles to Edinburgh to present the Lord Provost with a "peace treaty".
Ewan and Gill Main have asked York residents to sign their treaty in a bid to improve Anglo-Scottish relations, and raise money for Survive, a charity which helps child victims of sexual abuse, .
Each signatory must promise to never shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow, and to make Scots feel welcome in York.
people can "legally" shoot Scotsmen with a bow and arrow within the city walls
Ow, I hate it when I get an arrow in the city walls. Especially when the nurses laugh at me.
Posted by: Kilt or be Kilted | August 30, 2006 at 11:18 AM
If not Scottish.. IT'S CRRRRRRRAAAAPPP!!!!
Posted by: Mike Meyers | August 30, 2006 at 11:29 AM
remember, it's only "thrifty" when a Scotsman is cheap.
Posted by: prairie biker | August 30, 2006 at 11:38 AM
I don't blame York a bit for that law. Filthy, kilt-wearing, clan-feuding savages make damn poor neighbors. Just ask the Ethiopians how much they like living next to Somalis.
Also, if they allow firearms there's the noise and the risk of injury to bystanders.
Posted by: SeanH | August 30, 2006 at 05:00 PM