Damage is done Quote by David Rosner
“We haven't developed what some have called the precautionary principle which will say look, if there's a reason, if a product is safe, that's fine, but it's really the responsibility of an industry to tell us it's safe and to make sure it's safe. It's not our responsibility to wait until the damage is done.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Forum, 2020
Industries should prove product safety before release; waiting for harm is irresponsible.
In simple terms: Companies must ensure safety, not consumers.
Key Takeaway
Demand proactive safety verification.
Themes
public health
responsibility
precautionary principle
Mood
cautious
urgent
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- consumer products
- environmental safety
- technology rollout
Key Concepts
risk assessment
regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should bear the burden of proof for safety?
- What mechanisms can enforce proactive safety?
A Different Perspective
Economic costs may hinder strict safety testing.
