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Cryptography is a defensive weapon. Zero-days on the other hand, are an offensive weapon. There are distinctions between helmets and clubs, you know, and the la
by HarryHirsch 13y ago
Cryptography is a defensive weapon. Zero-days on the other hand, are an offensive weapon. There are distinctions between helmets and clubs, you know, and the law should recognize these.
- danielweber 13y ago(Assuming it works) is ballistic missile defense not a war technology?
- rplnt 13y agoThe intended use might be defensive, but ballistic missile can be used for offense.
- wlesieutre 13y agoI think danielweber is referring to systems designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles, not to ballistic missiles used for defensive purposes
- arca_vorago 13y agoThere are also laws against defensive items being owned by civilians as well. I disagree with them, but when I had an officer friend tell me my dragon skin armor I bought and used in Iraq was technically illegal now that I am a "civilian", that was one of the moments when I realized how much damage the national security state has done to the constitution. I expect incoming comments about the LA bank robbery in 3, 2, 1...