In Defense of Recreational Flamethrowers
Elon Musk: Making Science Great Again
It’s hard to argue that flamethrowers are an actual necessity. The same could be said about grenade launchers for civilian use, street legal cars that can travel 270 MPH, or a 12 foot tall bi-pedal exoskeleton weighing a literal ton. All of these things are legal and can be purchased in the US. But this is not a defense of the ability of Americans to purchase virtually anything they want — more specifically, it is a defense of the scientific awareness and that Elon Musk has prompted through his unconventional and well-publicized ideas.
“I want to be clear that a flamethrower is a super terrible idea. Definitely don’t buy one. Unless you like fun.”
— Elon Musk
Last December, Elon Musk tweeted:
Musk often says things that sound like jokes but are not — especially on Twitter. On Christmas Eve, he’d evidently sold enough $20 hats, bringing in about $1 million for the company. The…
