I guess like that judge who said he knows porn when he sees it, most people know weapons that shouldn't be owned by folks when they see them.
Although, as a Libertarian, I think any weapon that the government can own should also be allowed for the citizens I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling very uncomfortable with nuclear, biological or chemical in the hands of my neighbors.
I guess the distinction should be something along the lines of would a "reasonable person" assume the weapon is harmful to an innocent third party when used as intended. A gun isn't (i.e. the risk to a by-stander from proper use is minimal), a nuclear weapon is (i.e it'll vaporize a city).
However, I think that calsdad has perhaps got a valid point WRT this issue.
Although, as a Libertarian, I think any weapon that the government can own should also be allowed for the citizens I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling very uncomfortable with nuclear, biological or chemical in the hands of my neighbors.
I guess the distinction should be something along the lines of would a "reasonable person" assume the weapon is harmful to an innocent third party when used as intended. A gun isn't (i.e. the risk to a by-stander from proper use is minimal), a nuclear weapon is (i.e it'll vaporize a city).
However, I think that calsdad has perhaps got a valid point WRT this issue.