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by seanw444 1411 days ago
No, we must ban things that serve multiple purposes if they also serve a use to criminals.
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Ban cars because they can be used for robbery getaways
Not Teslas though, because they will snitch on you: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32384827
I assume by my downvotes that the sarcasm was missed.

Funnily enough, Congress already passed a mandatory kill switch law for automobile manufacturers. Supposedly for stopping drunk drivers. You already know it'll be used for any purpose the police see fit. Once they have the ability, there's no reason not to.

Ban USD.