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Control guns, not manufacturing instructions
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But Wilson printed out a plastic gun that can fire a single bullet. Then he posted the plans online, drawing a “cease and desist” letter from the State Department, which, because the files could be downloaded anywhere, accused him of violating International Traffic in Arms Regulations that limit when and how Americans can sell weapons overseas. That was overreach: He published plans, he didn’t ship a weapon. But in the process, Wilson and the government have raised important questions about the nature of free speech and what limits the government may impose. |
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teebonicus
(5/27/2015)
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"Control guns, not manufacturing instructions"
No, control criminals, and leave legal products and responsible citizens alone.
YOU. FRIGGIN'. IDIOT. |
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