Guns in wrong hands SA Mass Killings

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 When people talk about “guns in the wrong hands,” they usually mean the risks that come up when firearms are accessed or used by people who are likely to cause harm—intentionally or accidentally. Here’s a clear, high-level way to look at it: Why it’s a problem Increased violence: Guns make conflicts far more deadly when used in crimes or impulsive situations. Accidents: Unsecured firearms can lead to accidental injuries, especially involving kids or teens. Suicide risk: Easy access to guns raises the danger during moments of crisis. Theft and trafficking: Poor storage can allow guns to be stolen and end up in criminal circulation. Common ways guns end up in the “wrong hands” Unsafe storage (unlocked, loaded, or accessible at home) Illegal sales or straw purchasing (someone buying a gun for another person) Theft from homes or cars Lack of training or oversight What helps reduce the risk Safe storage: Locked, unloaded, with ammunition stored separately. Education: Teaching ...
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Bill Gates has a ‘message’ for Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos

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 TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Sep 25, 2021, 08:59 IST

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He may have fallen down the pecking order in the billionaires’ list but Bill Gates is still the fifth richest man in the world and a force to reckon with. Gates who has been rather low-key in the last few months has come out and taken a ‘dig’ at two of the world’s richest men — Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
Both Musk and Bezos — the richest and second richest men in the world respectively — have been passionately working in space exploration. Bezos went on a flight to space in July this year on a Blue Origin rocket whereas Musk’s SpaceX is really busy in the area as well. In an interview with James Corden, Gates was asked about other billionaires’ interest in space travel and exploration. Gates replied, “Space? We have a lot to do here on Earth”, and also added, “I don't know - I've become obsessed with things like Malaria and HIV and getting rid of those diseases, and I probably bore people at cocktail parties talking about diseases.”
The two of the richest men in the world have been vocal about understanding the criticism of their fascination with space. Bezos soon after this maiden flight into space said that his critics were mostly right. “We have to do both. We have lots of problems here and now on Earth and we need to work on those and we also need to look to the future, we've always done that as a species and as a civilization.”
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Musk also in a documentary said that, “I think we should spend the vast majority of our resources solving problems on Earth. Like, 99% plus of our economy should be dedicated to solving problems on Earth.” He also said that “But I think maybe something like 1%, or less than 1%, could be applied to extending life beyond Earth.”
Gates has been at the forefront of working in public health care through his foundation, so his comments aren’t really surprising as such.
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