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The debate illustrates the skepticism surrounding current strategies to curb knife violence, especially the tendency to rely on community acts like knife amnesties rather than more assertive enforcement. The panelists reflect a broader frustration with political solutions that seem disconnected from the realities faced by law enforcement and communities battling the escalation of weapon-related violence. Their commentary underscores the need for more robust, proactive measures to address the dangerous proliferation of weapons like machetes in Melbourne’s streets.