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David Stalder • commented on a post 4 years ago

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

When I toured Kaziranga 20 years ago, the guards were heavily armed & very vigilant. And I was glad for that! Visits to Kaziranga are allowed only with guided tours, so anyone sneaking through the reserve is already knowingly breaking the law & probably up to no good. I wouldn't worry about the guards shooting large numbers of innocent civilians because innocent civilians prob. know not to wander around the park on their own. This article's biased against endangered species protection. It's written as though there were an equivalence between the lives of rhinos & of poachers, like it'd be 'fair' if more rhinos were killed than poachers. It's also written like the guards who shoot armed, dangerous criminals are themselves murderers who can "get away with impunity" [sic], when in fact they're doing their jobs & it's crucial that they do so. The Kaziranga guards deserve commendation, not condemnation.

David Stalder • upvoted an item 4 years ago

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

no is not. poachers do for their profit, therefore shoot them is not a homicide but protect creatures that are slaughtered for their horns , that allegedly cure sickess (of course there is no scientific proof of that ),and considering the cost of the powder are not dying the poor people but only the wealthy ones can afford such.

David Stalder • upvoted 9 items 5 years ago

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

Its so sad Kemboi, they should give Maasais incentive to help protect the animals. I am surprised Nairobi national park has survived this long on prime land. Poor or not, destroying the eco system by wiping out some species is unnacceptable, just ask Americans how yellowstone started dying when they eradicated wolves.

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

Brian, I am South African and I agree with you totally. I cannot find it in myself to have pity for or sympathy or empathy for people who kill dumb (can't speak) animals. I know people are poor; they need to put a roof over their heads and food on the talbe; there is no justification for this at all. Running after $$, hell no.

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

Its so sad Kemboi, they should give Maasais incentive to help protect the animals. I am surprised Nairobi national park has survived this long on prime land. Poor or not, destroying the eco system by wiping out some species is unnacceptable, just ask Americans how yellowstone started dying when they eradicated wolves.

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

Brian, I am South African and I agree with you totally. I cannot find it in myself to have pity for or sympathy or empathy for people who kill dumb (can't speak) animals. I know people are poor; they need to put a roof over their heads and food on the talbe; there is no justification for this at all. Running after $$, hell no.

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

I agree. Such actions must be taken by government of Kenya like India.

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

YES I want them to be killed...they respect nothing but personal profit and care nothing about the rest of life that shares this planet. They themselves have proven there is no other way to stop them, so they can rot on the ground for all I care.

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

Juan, I live in Kenya, Africa. People do not poach these animals for meat. No one does it not for close to 30 years now. The motivation is always the horns. Elephants are killed, de-horned and the carcass decompose. No one takes the meat. Currently, Kenya has the last three northern white rhinoes and they are past the point of reproduction. If such measures were taken, maybe these rhinoes would not be in this situation.

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

Juan, there is ALWAYS a choice. Poaching isn't the only option. By this logic, all highly illegal activities should be justified if needed to feed families- drug dealers, child traffickers, those who buy and sell in sex slavery ... these people should be protected because they are making ends meet?

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)

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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David Stalder • commented on a post 4 years ago

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

When I toured Kaziranga 20 years ago, the guards were heavily armed & very vigilant. And I was glad for that! Visits to Kaziranga are allowed only with guided tours, so anyone sneaking through the reserve is already knowingly breaking the law & probably up to no good. I wouldn't worry about the guards shooting large numbers of innocent civilians because innocent civilians prob. know not to wander around the park on their own. This article's biased against endangered species protection. It's written as though there were an equivalence between the lives of rhinos & of poachers, like it'd be 'fair' if more rhinos were killed than poachers. It's also written like the guards who shoot armed, dangerous criminals are themselves murderers who can "get away with impunity" [sic], when in fact they're doing their jobs & it's crucial that they do so. The Kaziranga guards deserve commendation, not condemnation.

David Stalder • upvoted an item 4 years ago

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

no is not. poachers do for their profit, therefore shoot them is not a homicide but protect creatures that are slaughtered for their horns , that allegedly cure sickess (of course there is no scientific proof of that ),and considering the cost of the powder are not dying the poor people but only the wealthy ones can afford such.

David Stalder • upvoted 9 items 5 years ago

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

Its so sad Kemboi, they should give Maasais incentive to help protect the animals. I am surprised Nairobi national park has survived this long on prime land. Poor or not, destroying the eco system by wiping out some species is unnacceptable, just ask Americans how yellowstone started dying when they eradicated wolves.

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

Brian, I am South African and I agree with you totally. I cannot find it in myself to have pity for or sympathy or empathy for people who kill dumb (can't speak) animals. I know people are poor; they need to put a roof over their heads and food on the talbe; there is no justification for this at all. Running after $$, hell no.

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

I agree. Such actions must be taken by government of Kenya like India.

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

YES I want them to be killed...they respect nothing but personal profit and care nothing about the rest of life that shares this planet. They themselves have proven there is no other way to stop them, so they can rot on the ground for all I care.

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

Juan, I live in Kenya, Africa. People do not poach these animals for meat. No one does it not for close to 30 years now. The motivation is always the horns. Elephants are killed, de-horned and the carcass decompose. No one takes the meat. Currently, Kenya has the last three northern white rhinoes and they are past the point of reproduction. If such measures were taken, maybe these rhinoes would not be in this situation.

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

Juan, there is ALWAYS a choice. Poaching isn't the only option. By this logic, all highly illegal activities should be justified if needed to feed families- drug dealers, child traffickers, those who buy and sell in sex slavery ... these people should be protected because they are making ends meet?

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)

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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