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Rafaela Freitas • commented on a post 5 years ago

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

Going too far? I'm sorry There are about 3,600 Rhinos and 7.5 BILLION humans. How is killing poachers of endangered species going too far? I don't think park guards even have a choice anymore. Poachers are scum and will not be missed in humanity's gene pool.

Rafaela Freitas • upvoted 12 items 5 years ago

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

People wandering probably aren't carrying conspicuous big game guns

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

"However, little is talked about the fact that in 2015, more people were shot dead by park guards then the number of rhinos killed by poachers." Is that supposed to be gruesome? There are 8 billion people on this planet and 3,600 of those rhinos. Guess I will not shed tears for the poacher scum. At least one park knows what to do to protect these endangered animals.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

People wandering probably aren't carrying conspicuous big game guns

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

Well there is one more side of the story.These poachers are not some guys with guns killing Rhinos.They are part a of a bigger mafia and they are equipped with assault rifles like AK-47 and M-16. Rangers are often get shot or attacked as well & they in turn are equipped with simple rifle. http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/poachers-armed-with-ak-47-kill-another-rhino-in-kaziranga-toll-rises-to-17-this-year/story-7Ty8kBQRSGHTN6yiaiyOPL.html Recently there was even a documentary about this on Nat Geo(not very sure about the channel though). Some of these poachers are also part of bigger nexus who lend money to the locals and when they are unable to pay it back then mafia threaten the locals for their life in exchange of the information about the places where Rhinos can be found. So projecting it the way that rangers can kill anyone and can get away with that is not a fair assumption. And even after all this there are 2-3 failed and 1 successful attempt of poaching every month.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

How many poachers have shot and killed witnesses (including park employees) to their crimes? Did anyone bother to look that up? I don't condone randomly killing people, but poachers are not sweet innocents. When this much money is at stake, things get violent.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

I approve this measure. 1,300 rhinos were killed illegally in Africa last year alone. This killings is mainly to feed the appetite of Asian markets. Furthermore, 20,000 to 25,000 elephants are killed in Africa every year.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

No it has not gone too far. It has 100% worked. Nobody is forcing them to poach - the consequences are harsh but necessary. Stay out and live. Murder and steal and you get reap what you sew. 'Let Live and Live' in an amendment of the well known phrase.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

My opinion, not enough poachers are being killed. You will know before you enter the area that if you trespass you will be shot, and if you still enter knowingly and you are not a poacher, then sorry, you are dumb. Rhino's are being killed at an alarming rate every single day. Soon there will be no more of them, but guess what there will still be moronic humans everywhere. When the rhino are gone, they will look at another animal as a target and they will be gone too if drastic measures like this are not put in place. Down vote this comment all you want, but that's the sad truth. I have no remorse for poachers who get shot regardless of their circumstances.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

It's actually quite simple. If you don't want to get killed, don't go into an area where you can be mistaken as a poacher. If you think the penalty is too far, then go arrest those at the root of the problem. Chances are you can't, and won't. China has already announced new measures against importing ivory and other keratin animal products. We're getting there, slowly.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

The poachers are aware that they may be killed for the terrible things they are doing - their choice. I do not believe the penalty is too strict. The people buying these products need strict penalties as well.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

.The question is how many innocent Rhinos and other species may have been killed? Ask that too.....

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

Poachers know the risks when they try to kill endangered species. Something has got to be done. This isn't too far.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

I am human... and I approve this approach.

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Rafaela Freitas • commented on a post 5 years ago

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

Rafaela Freitas • upvoted 12 items 5 years ago

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

People wandering probably aren't carrying conspicuous big game guns

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

.The question is how many innocent Rhinos and other species may have been killed? Ask that too.....

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

Poachers know the risks when they try to kill endangered species. Something has got to be done. This isn't too far.

To Protect Rhinos, This National Park Just Shoots People (50 Poachers Killed So Far)

I am human... and I approve this approach.

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