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I wouldn't say "hate", as it is too strong a word. But smart guns have the same problem as self-driving cars: they take control from you and transfer it to unkn

I wouldn't say "hate", as it is too strong a word. But smart guns have the same problem as self-driving cars: they take control from you and transfer it to unknown actors (a random computer programmer? Clueless legislators? Various three-letter government agencies?) Conversely, anti-gun folks and self-driving car proponents consider guns and cars too dangerous to be left in hands of _those people_. Those a better left in hands of experts, they say.

yorwba 11y ago
> Conversely, anti-gun folks and self-driving car proponents consider guns and cars too dangerous to be left in hands of _those people_. Those a better left in hands of experts, they say. That sums up my position nicely. I would not trust myself with either of these things.
- hga 11y ago
  Are you willing to trust other people like myself with them?
- GunboatDiplomat 11y ago
  Well, that's your self-confidence problem. It's not my problem, so don't try to impose it upon me.
TeMPOraL 11y ago
> Those a better left in hands of experts, they say. Not sure about guns, but your average driver is definitely not an expert in operating their car. Hell, the widespread rejection of the opinion of experts is a part of the driving culture (speeding, ignoring traffic laws). When it comes to cars, I'm totally willing to trust that (not so) "random programmer" over an average person.
- burfog 11y ago
  Speeding is not rejection of the opinion of experts. Speed limits are normally set low to appease the locals, who get to vote and who care most about one particular place, rather than those passing through. It's a NIMBY problem. Most of us want to go places quickly, but don't want fast/dense traffic through our own neighborhood. We also don't get bothered when the local cops earn a living from ticketing people from out of town. Those out-of-town people of course don't get a say in local policy, just as we don't get a say in the fact that we get ticketed in the other towns.

yorwba 11y ago

> Conversely, anti-gun folks and self-driving car proponents consider guns and cars too dangerous to be left in hands of _those people_. Those a better left in hands of experts, they say. That sums up my position nicely. I would not trust myself with either of these things.

hga 11y ago
Are you willing to trust other people like myself with them?
GunboatDiplomat 11y ago
Well, that's your self-confidence problem. It's not my problem, so don't try to impose it upon me.

TeMPOraL 11y ago

> Those a better left in hands of experts, they say. Not sure about guns, but your average driver is definitely not an expert in operating their car. Hell, the widespread rejection of the opinion of experts is a part of the driving culture (speeding, ignoring traffic laws). When it comes to cars, I'm totally willing to trust that (not so) "random programmer" over an average person.

burfog 11y ago
Speeding is not rejection of the opinion of experts. Speed limits are normally set low to appease the locals, who get to vote and who care most about one particular place, rather than those passing through. It's a NIMBY problem. Most of us want to go places quickly, but don't want fast/dense traffic through our own neighborhood. We also don't get bothered when the local cops earn a living from ticketing people from out of town. Those out-of-town people of course don't get a say in local policy, just as we don't get a say in the fact that we get ticketed in the other towns.