- Manufacture of munitions
- Destructive weapons
Nature
The purpose of weapons is to destroy, incapacitate or to impose the will of the user on his victim. Their very existence in an invitation to their use.
Claim
I don't know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. (Albert Einstein).
You can't say civilization isn't advancing: in every war they kill you in a new way. (Will Rogers).
Counter-claim
The issue of offensive weapons is grossly exaggerated and does not warrant the attention it receives. Most concerns are fueled by sensationalism rather than facts. The vast majority of people use tools and objects responsibly, and strict regulations only inconvenience law-abiding citizens. There are far more pressing societal problems that deserve our focus and resources, making the so-called “offensive weapons crisis” a distraction from genuinely important issues.
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Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
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Subject
- Defence » Arms
- Industry » Manufacture
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
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D0658
DOCID
11406580
D7NID
143148
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Last update
Jan 23, 2022