It is a rough precedent that the government can force private citizens to build weapons for them.

The government has always had monopoly over violence.

Not only in the US, but everywhere else there is a government.

Arthropic is trying to make that a corporate prerogative, which is why its causing such a stir.

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Conscientious objectors are recognized under US law

US law is not recognized under this administration

That doesn't make the above statement any less true and worth mentioning.

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