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> That doesn't follow. The right to own something does not imply the right to use it. That's like saying "The right to own a pair of pants does not mean you ha
by lp0_on_fire 5y ago
> That doesn't follow. The right to own something does not imply the right to use it.
That's like saying "The right to own a pair of pants does not mean you have the right to wear them." or "The right to own that Rembrandt doesn't mean you have the right to look at it". What, if not to use or consume an item, is the purpose of ownership at the fundamental level?
> The Constitution does not and cannot bestow inalienable rights.
You'll be happy to hear it does neither. It recognizes rights that are inherent to human beings and (presumably) limits the ability of the government to infringe on them.
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- 10987654321 5y agoOr like saying that "The right to own a car does not mean that you have the right to drive it". Or even "The right to own a car does not mean that you have the right to drive through red lights". The fact that you can own something does not mean that you have the right to use it indiscriminately. In this case (if we consider them "digital arms") I don't see how using it for retribution (rather then self defense) would be considered ok.
- blooalien 5y ago> Or like saying that "The right to own a car does not mean that you have the right to drive it". This is exactly how it works (in the USA) currently. You can legally own a car, yet be unable to drive it legally (if you are not a licensed driver).
- 10987654321 5y agoYes that was somewhat my point :) And even if you don't have a drivers license it can be perfectly legal to drive your car on your own property (hack your own computers) but not to drive on public roads / private property where the owner has not consented to you driving (hacking someone elses computer without their ok), but if they are ok with it it's perfectly legal (like for instance pentesting). Context matters.