"Leaders" of large groups of people throughout history with the incumbent power of their present day have routinely made rules against technology of the day tha

"Leaders" of large groups of people throughout history with the incumbent power of their present day have routinely made rules against technology of the day that went on to become relatively cheap and ubiquitous through many populations. Such things people may not even consider technology today... that most likely were used in the vices of those days long past just as much as what newer tech is used and abused for by certain people. At some point the cost to regulate, police and ban far exceeds the cost of each instance of usage of such tech. Sure, it hurts those who face the wrath of the incumbent powers head on, but it really doesn't matter long term.