The longer I follow the crypto "debate" the more I begin to understand what must have been the real intent behind the 2nd amendment of the constitution. If the White House can get crypto code defined in the true legal sense (that is backed up by case law) as a munition, do US citizens then have a constitutional right to "bear" it? Just curious, --Chuck
If the White House can get crypto code defined in the true legal sense (that is backed up by case law) as a munition, do US citizens then have a constitutional right to "bear" it? You have the right to bear arms, but if it is deadlier than a bee-bee gun you will be restricted. ;)
Alexander
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If the White House can get crypto code defined in the true legal sense (that is backed up by case law) as a munition, do US citizens then have a constitutional right to "bear" it?
You have the right to bear arms, but if it is deadlier than a bee-bee gun you will be restricted. ;)
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