“3D Printed Guns”- Controversy Analysis

Hey Nick, I also posted something on a similar topic, and am very intrigued about what will occur in the near future. I think that the invention of 3D printing has ushered in a new era of “gun control” (which has recently become a prevalent issue within the United States). However, the issue did not start here, and has emerged from the “internet revolution” which had started the global phenomenon of file sharing. Some major instances are obviously Napster, Pirate Bay, Limewire etc. The problem lies with the idea that people can spread information and files quickly, without the governments permission (which is another topic on its own). Furthermore this technology knows no boundaries, and has not been handled well by the government, as millions continue to download every day. But regardless, the gun control issue is solved by Chris Rock, in some of his standup, stating that the issue isn’t with guns but with bullets. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and the problem goes much further than this but I thought I would just add a little to it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuX-nFmL0II

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