"Where do these arms come from, these Saturday night specials that constitute the instrument of threats in bank robberies, or the hand grenades used by terrorists? How can their sales and their import be permitted?"
- Alva Myrdal
About this Quote
In this quote, Alva Myrdal is questioning the origin and availability of hazardous weapons such as guns and hand grenades. She is specifically referring to making use of these weapons in criminal activities like bank burglaries and acts of terrorism. Myrdal is revealing her issue and disbelief that these weapons are easily available and being used for devastating purposes. She is also questioning the responsibility of those who allow the sales and import of these weapons, as it ultimately contributes to the violence and damage caused by them. Myrdal's words highlight the need for stricter guidelines and control over the circulation of such weapons in order to make sure the safety and security of society.
This quote is written / told by Alva Myrdal between January 31, 1902 and February 1, 1986. She was a famous Diplomat from Sweden.
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