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Originally Posted by Kali Yuga
For example, let's say I invent a trivially easy way to make a human clone. This invention does not suddenly generate a new right to make human clones; the assignment of that right will ultimately be determined by a legislative process.
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The government doesn't assign rights, it restricts them. Everything is a right by default. What the government does is tell you things that you can't do. If some new right is created/invented/etc, then by default you have that right unless they make a law against it.
You do not rely on the government to tell you what you have the right to do. The fact that you believe it to be the case is a little disturbing.
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Or, let's say I invent a new weapon that rapidly kills dozens of human targets with the greatest of ease, is highly portable, and is easy to manufacture. This "technical advancement" does not create a "new freedom" to murder at will which is only barely restricted by a thin veneer of law.
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Your "right" to murder has already been removed by the government. Creating a new weapon doesn't change that.