Why I prefer swords

Also from Fark.com:

Confederate re-enactor pleads not guilty in shooting

Oh, my. And this is why I play in a re-creation group that uses blunts on our rapiers (schlagers, actually)... because I'd rather not actually hurt my opponent.

OK, so here's the wierd thing from that website...
The Associated Press © April 9, 2009 ISLE OF WIGHT

Huh? The Isle of Wight? Isn't that in England? And the accident happened in Virginia - as in, formerly one of "the colonies." And the website is run by The Virginian Pilot... so why is the article being posted from the Isle of Wight?

I'm confused! But also somewhat amused.