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Should Poachers Be Shot on Sight? question of legality and ethics Kenya has finally taken a stand to save its vulnerable rhinos from being killed by the poachers for their horns. May be some of us may question the method being applied to do the job efficiently. Those who are entrusted to save the rhinos are known to shoot first the poachers before asking them questions! They do not arrest the poachers now! They simply shoot them to kill. They have killed 19 so far! These poachers were shot dead, in split-second ambushes during which their victims probably never knew what hit them. Initially Kenya was the home of around two hundred thousands Rhinos---both white and black! The poachers could then kill these myopic animals at ease for their horns and as a result the number come down to around 200 in the eighties. However, the number of Rhinos increased to around 600 due to establishment of sanctuaries. Kenya relocated its vulnerable rhinos, both white and black, from 1984 onward in “The Lewa and Borana conservancies --145 sq miles of windswept former cattle country to save them from the poachers. But the effort did not bring the desired result as the poachers found the Rhinos in the sanctuaries where they were relocated! The country lost 17 from a population of 90 Rhinos as the guards of these sanctuaries were outgunned and outwitted by the poachers! Kenya then changed the entire plan that was being followed by the country to save the Rhinos. They raised an SAS-trained private army to protect the Rhinos from the poachers. These guards operate in four-man teams comprising a sniper, two riflemen, and a signaler. The teams also got night vision gear and digital radios! The poachers are no match for the heavily armed and motivated guards now! The teams monitor 102 rhinos now. However,the poachers haven't given up. Kenya lost just one Rhino, shot in July. It may be mentioned here that this private army has since been given the right to use lethal force by enrolling them as Kenya police reservists. Though the Kenyan Rhinos seem to be safe for the time being, people may raise the question of legality and ethics on such practice of shooting poachers on sight!! Have you anything to say on these points? Source: BBC News Magazine. Photo Credit: Chris Haslam    |
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Yes, in Kenya shoot the poachers
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No doubt about it, Mary Ann. It is really heartbreaking. Thanks for your comment. Take care and always stay cheerful.
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Yes, in Kenya shoot the poachers
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I agree with your comments one hundred percent. Poaching can be stopped if the African countries take the matter with the Chinese and Vietnamese Governments Jointly. We are all aware of the fact that both these two Asian countries have trade links with the African Countries. Glad to read from you here again. I may also add a quote from BBC that reads as under: quote In 2014, a record 1,215 rhinos were slaughtered for their horns in South Africa - and at the same time, 42 poachers were killed by rangers and police. This bloody conflict is fuelled by the mistaken belief in Asia that rhino horn cures cancer, and it's growing more intense every year. Unquote. Have always a pleasant time. Take care.
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Very sad indeed.
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Obviously there are 2 or more issues, desperate starving families (or greedy get rich quick people) and preservation of a species. To solve the problem? Give would-be poachers a job? Easy to say but hard if there's no work around. Sad thing is the horn doesnt have any real health properties never mind what the "stories" about it say. They are dying because of a myth. Scientists should come out with a "discovery" that says it shortens life, is partly toxic and really produces impotence. Myth reversal or counter myth. Not ethical? Well they've lied to us about evolution. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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The Rhino's are a valuable resource to the people of Kenya, of course and poachers will always be there as long as there is a market for the product. It doesn't matter if it is ivory, or rhino horn, the poachers are always going to be willing to take chances in order to feed their families. Perhaps there is a way to renew the resources without the deaths. Captive breeding has worked for some species and failed for others. Fossil Have a nice time and be safe everywhere.
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Very sad indeed.
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Obviously there are 2 or more issues, desperate starving families (or greedy get rich quick people) and preservation of a species. To solve the problem? Give would-be poachers a job? Easy to say but hard if there's no work around. Sad thing is the horn doesnt have any real health properties never mind what the "stories" about it say. They are dying because of a myth. Scientists should come out with a "discovery" that says it shortens life, is partly toxic and really produces impotence. Myth reversal or counter myth. Not ethical? Well they've lied to us about evolution.
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Hello lenina. I strongly hope that God would listen to your prayer that surely came out from your heart. Poachers are not innocent, lenina. They are cruel and heartless too. However, we must not overlook their basic right to face a trial Judge for their crimes! Stay well and cheerful always and be safe on road!
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