Tech workers pledge to never build a database of Muslims

Re:Tech workers pledge to never build a database of Muslims by exabrial on Thursday December 15, 2016 @03:54PM (#13188297)

There's plenty wrong with asking people to register their serial numbers, especially when you combine these two statements:

> asking owners to register their serial numbers > deadly weapon, bearing a serial number that might be especially useful if found at a crime scene

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Re:Tech workers pledge to never build a database of Muslims by tjohns on Thursday December 15, 2016 @04:06PM (#13188391)

I'm legitimately curious here... what's the actual problem? I don't see any issue combining those two statements.

The second amendment gives you a right to own a firearm. Nowhere does it say you should be allowed to use it to commit criminal acts with impunity.

I view it like the requirement to have a license plate visible on my car, which seems reasonable given the risks involved in driving.

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Re:Tech workers pledge to never build a database of Muslims by exabrial on Thursday December 15, 2016 @05:57PM (#13189461)

Because who committed a crime and who owns the firearm are often very different people in reality.

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Re:Tech workers pledge to never build a database of Muslims by exabrial on Thursday December 15, 2016 @06:03PM (#13189512)

And you only need to have a plate visible on a vehicle if you plan on using it on public roads.

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