Elon Musk spoke at a rally supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and made several statements that caused enthusiasm among participants. To begin with, the businessman told what requirements the US authorities impose on Starship rockets in the context of the safety of sharks and whales. And then he promised every day until November 5 (election day in the United States) to give away $1 million to those who sign his petition in support of the first two amendments to the Constitution.
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“SpaceX had to do a study to see if Starship would hit the shark. And I say: the ocean is big, you know, there are many sharks, it is not impossible, but extremely unlikely,” RIA Novosti quotes Musk’s speech. A similar study was later carried out with whales.
The billionaire attempted to raise an important issue, despite the comedic nature of the situation, which Musk presented almost like a stand-up. He compared everything to the Final Destination film franchise about the destiny that follows the heroes:
“Honestly, if a spaceship hits a whale, it must be because the probability is very low. It’s like “Fate: Whale Edition.” This was the fate of the whale.”
In reality, all these attacks boiled down to the fact that Musk again talked about censorship and constant government control in absolutely all areas: “I really feel pain from excessive regulation.”
That is why he continues his crusade for freedom of expression. In particular, he encourages everyone online to sign his petition in defense of the First and Second Amendments to the United States Constitution. Previously, the businessman offered $47 to whoever signed it. Now the conditions have changed to a daily drawing of 1 million dollars.
Many perceive this as part of a campaign, although the petition does not contain any direct reference to the candidates, and The New York Times emphasizes that such jokes are not illegal.
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Ekaterina Alipova
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