Yes. And (as someone pro-gun) the unconnected statistical arguments ("More people die from X every year..." and the hyperbolic arguments along the lines of, "You could kill someone with a knife, let's ban them!" are offensive to me.
Unfortunately, I'm already seeing similar hyperbolic arguments about cryptography - "let's outlaw math", etc.
As you implied, I'd like to see a rational discussion. Yes, cryptography can and will be used for nefarious purpose -- but it's used in much greater capacity for legitimate purposes. That's what needs to be emphasized - it's the only logical, supportable argument to make.
Unfortunately, I'm already seeing similar hyperbolic arguments about cryptography - "let's outlaw math", etc.
As you implied, I'd like to see a rational discussion. Yes, cryptography can and will be used for nefarious purpose -- but it's used in much greater capacity for legitimate purposes. That's what needs to be emphasized - it's the only logical, supportable argument to make.