I'm kinda delighted to see 3-D printed guns become an issue. Not that I think they're inherently a good thing or anything. I'm just going to take delight in watching the NRA implode on itself.
They've spent the past 40 years whipping their flock into a frenzy, convincing them that any gun regulation is tyranny. They don't really care about gun enthusiasts; they care about gun manufacturers and the enthusiasts are just useful idiots to them. So far, deregulating guns as much as possible has worked out for both sides. Manufacturers get to sell all the guns they want to as many people as want them and gun nuts don't have to worry about anyone saying they can't own the most dangerous weapons out there.
But 3-D printed guns change things. Suddenly, gun nuts can buy guns without manufacturers turning a profit. They can even build their own guns if they have their own 3d printer. For once, gun manufacturers are in a situation where gun regulation, specifically banning 3d printed guns, will help them turn a profit. If their flock will actually pay attention, they'll be enraged to see the NRA advocate for gun control.
They've spent the past 40 years whipping their flock into a frenzy, convincing them that any gun regulation is tyranny. They don't really care about gun enthusiasts; they care about gun manufacturers and the enthusiasts are just useful idiots to them. So far, deregulating guns as much as possible has worked out for both sides. Manufacturers get to sell all the guns they want to as many people as want them and gun nuts don't have to worry about anyone saying they can't own the most dangerous weapons out there.
But 3-D printed guns change things. Suddenly, gun nuts can buy guns without manufacturers turning a profit. They can even build their own guns if they have their own 3d printer. For once, gun manufacturers are in a situation where gun regulation, specifically banning 3d printed guns, will help them turn a profit. If their flock will actually pay attention, they'll be enraged to see the NRA advocate for gun control.
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"If you cling to something as the absolute truth and you are caught in it, when the truth comes in person to knock on your door you will refuse to let it in." ~ Siddhartha Gautama
"If you cling to something as the absolute truth and you are caught in it, when the truth comes in person to knock on your door you will refuse to let it in." ~ Siddhartha Gautama
