+295 Once a technology is out there it can't be taken back. The knowledge becomes available and you can't stop it from getting into the wrong hands. The potential for terrorists to obtain nuclear weapons is an excellent example. The knowledge is there, luckily the process is quite a bit more difficult. amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Other examples include the banning of guns or abortions. The technology is out there, criminals will always be able to get guns, and someone will always be willing to give abortions to women who will pay.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

"Once a technology is out there it can't be taken back. The knowledge becomes available and you can't stop it from getting into the wrong hands. The potential for terrorists to obtain nuclear weapons is an excellent example. The knowledge is there, luckily the process is quite a bit more difficult. amirite?" Where exactly is the grammatical error?

by Anonymous 13 years ago