Damn you Orwell

Two articles popped up on the boards over at Starsiege:2845's general discussion fourm that made me rather outraged, and sad. (in that order)
Some judge here in the US has ruled that some parents cannot teach their child Wicca. Whie its divorce related, and the kid attends a christian school of some sort, both parents objected to the ruleing.
Also the UK is considering banning the sale of long pointy kitchen knives. Or at least its been pushed enough by some group to be put in the news. The researchers cite the incidence of knives used in domestic violence/disputes.
I suppose I should be more sensative about such an issue, as my uncle was murdered by his wife with just such a knife, but the idea of banning a kitchen implement as a solution to violence is terribly ludicrous.
Part of me just wants to shut out these sorts of things, not pay attention, and try to go about living my life in peace. And another part wants to start paying copious attention, and stockpile supplies for when the time for revolution comes.

Its sad and frightening just how we keep progressing toward orwell's world of 1984.