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“I’ve never argued against any technology being used when you have an imminent threat, an active crime going on. If someone comes out of a liquor store with a weapon and fifty dollars in cash, I don’t care if a drone kills him or a policeman kills him.” quote by Rand Paul
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“I’ve never argued against any technology being used when you have an imminent threat, an active crime going on. If someone comes out of a liquor store with a weapon and fifty dollars in cash, I don’t care if a drone kills him or a policeman kills him.”

Rand Paul

About This Quote

Source Speech: Senate floor remarks, 2015

Advocates using any means, including lethal force, against immediate violent threats regardless of method.

In simple terms: Use any tool to stop an imminent crime.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize public safety over method.

Themes

security ethics law enforcement

Mood

urgent serious

Type

policy ethical

When to use this quote

  • active crime scenes
  • law enforcement decisions
  • public safety debates

Key Concepts

self-defense technology moral calculus

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is lethal force justified?
  • How to balance safety and rights?
A Different Perspective

Potential abuse of lethal technology in non‑critical situations.

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