On Thu, 11 May 2000 20:34:06 +0100 Ben A L Jemmett wrote:
>> 2. Improperly trained firearms users accidentally injure, maim, and kill
>> people. This could not happen unless the guns were "bad". Therefore,
>> the firearms manufacturers should be sued.
>> Comments anyone?
> That seems somewhat similar to the rationale Colt gave when pulling out of
> parts of their business - they were getting sued a lot because a bullet from
> their guns had killed someone. I personally find the 'sue the
> gun/car/software maker because their product killed/maimed a person / broke
> a PC/network' attitude that seems quite common (mainly in the good ol' USA)
> recently rather stupid. Unless there was an actual defect in the product
> causing the damage, the manufacturer isn't a fault ~ in the case of
> software, it's rarely a bug but a designed-in feature with perfectly
> legitimate uses that can cause damage.
Interesting comment, but I fail to see your point. This is like saying that
the accident is not caused by an engineering defect but rather by a
mechanism that performs the function for which it is designed. If you
should ever pull the trigger on a gun that is popularly believed to be
unloaded, then you should expect the most astonishing "unexpected results".
I say that accidents are caused primarily by improper education and
training, and negligence on the part of supervisors and all others in
positions of responsibility.
Sam Heywood
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