While a dramatic presentation of the hysteria over the subject, a key point is overlooked: the problem is not the tools, but minds using them. The drama depicte

While a dramatic presentation of the hysteria over the subject, a key point is overlooked: the problem is not the tools, but minds using them. The drama depicted could be equally depicted with a personal handshake and a pen. We are far from on-demand instant-printing of effective railguns, and security personnel would be well aware of the possibility. Assassinations have happened for millenia with far less sophistication. ~~~ Recalls a bit of literature... H.ma: I cannot allow you before Theoden King so armed, Gandalf Greyhame... by order of Grima Wormtongue. [Gandalf nods, and they hand over their weapons] H.ma: Your staff. Gandalf: Oh... you would not part an old man from his walking stick? [Prolonged discussion ensues] Gandalf: Be silent! Keep your forked tongue behind your teeth! I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm. [Points his staff at Grima] Wormtongue: [Terrified] The staff! [To guards] I TOLD YOU TO TAKE THE WIZARD'S STAFF!