Science in society

Expansive definition for ‘weapon of mass destruction’ gives prosecutors the power

Global Politics

A potato gun is a WMD. At least, the strict, plain-English definition of a weapon of mass destruction would include the old-fashioned potato gun. Through changes over the years, the definition of a WMD has been broadened — and now prosecutors have all the power when it comes to charging people.

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