"EMP guns are available anywhere. Anyone can access plans to print them. So we''re seeing another outbreak; only people are dying off because much-needed cybernetic organs are shut down, often during a simple attempted robbery," said an EMP and Cybernetics Manufacturing Consultant.


    "What can be done?" asked the interviewing journalist.


    "Well, I''m against any bans. Everyone has the right to access an EMP for self-defense against killer drones and robots, and most violent criminals are cybernetically enhanced."


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    "So there''s no solution?" The journalist raised their hands.


    "Well … I do have one." The consultant projected a flickering holographic image of the human anatomy with enhancements.


    "What the heck are those on the fingertips?" The journalist gasped. "EMP finger guns?"


    The consultant nodded. "Everyone should be able to defend themselves."


    "But what about those fleeting moments like hair-trigger defensive reactions or violent acts of passion?"


    "They''d be exercising their rights …" The consultant shrugged.