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How much lethality should a society entrust to members of the public?

Asked by gorillapaws (30528points) June 3rd, 2022

What’s an appropriate ceiling for the lethality afforded to ordinary people? WMDs? Short range ballistic missiles? Artillery? Mortars? Anti-Aircraft weapons like MANPADS? Anti-armor weapons? RPGs? Explosives? Combat drones? Fully automatic weapons? Semi-automatic weapons? Firearms? Crossbows? Compound bows?

Why does the cost/benefit to society benefit from affording that level of lethality to ordinary people?

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