I'm as pro-gun control as it gets.
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116405293702103446
I'm as pro-gun control as it gets. But monitoring for and banning certain kinds of data means not only surveillance, but also banning certain numbers and types of math (as with banning encryption).
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116405293702103446
I'm as pro-gun control as it gets. But monitoring for and banning certain kinds of data means not only surveillance, but also banning certain numbers and types of math (as with banning encryption).
@zak This is especially crazy to me because:
If you know anything about 3D printers you immediately realize that it’s just not enforceable
It doesn’t really address the fact that (in most states) it’s perfectly legal to build your own firearm from scratch if you want to.
For example, if I happen to have the right tools and raw materials for some basic metal working, I can construct a firearm from scratch and it’s perfectly legal in most states (even the states that do have bans on 3D printed firearms). Even the states that have restrictions mostly only require that you have a serial number on the weapon.
If someone wants a firearm off the books - they’re going to find a way.
I am also very pro-gun control. But this approach makes no sense and incorrectly places the burden on 3D printer manufacturers and members of the maker** community.
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@zak This is especially crazy to me because:
If you know anything about 3D printers you immediately realize that it’s just not enforceable
It doesn’t really address the fact that (in most states) it’s perfectly legal to build your own firearm from scratch if you want to.
For example, if I happen to have the right tools and raw materials for some basic metal working, I can construct a firearm from scratch and it’s perfectly legal in most states (even the states that do have bans on 3D printed firearms). Even the states that have restrictions mostly only require that you have a serial number on the weapon.
If someone wants a firearm off the books - they’re going to find a way.
I am also very pro-gun control. But this approach makes no sense and incorrectly places the burden on 3D printer manufacturers and members of the maker** community.
@sudonem That, too. Again, very similar to encryption in that regard.
