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Do you think, under extreme conditions, that you could be capable of voluntarily killing another human being?
Example Scenarios :
You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you believe in.
You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you are strongly opposed to.
You confront someone who has murdered someone close to you.
Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone else you love.
Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone you severely dislike.
Someone has broken into your home late at night with unknown intent. They are much bigger and stronger than you, and could kill you with ease if they wished. But they haven't seen you yet.
Someone holds undisputed proof that your religion is a complete hoax, and everything you have ever believed in is a Lie.
It's 11:30pm, after closing time, someone spills your last pint, and laughs when you show displeasure.
You've been in a plane crash atop a mountain, there are quite a few survivors, it's a long way to the nearest Mcdonalds, and you're feeling a bit peckish.
Any other scenarios you can think of?
Example Scenarios :
You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you believe in.
You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you are strongly opposed to.
You confront someone who has murdered someone close to you.
Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone else you love.
Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone you severely dislike.
Someone has broken into your home late at night with unknown intent. They are much bigger and stronger than you, and could kill you with ease if they wished. But they haven't seen you yet.
Someone holds undisputed proof that your religion is a complete hoax, and everything you have ever believed in is a Lie.
It's 11:30pm, after closing time, someone spills your last pint, and laughs when you show displeasure.
You've been in a plane crash atop a mountain, there are quite a few survivors, it's a long way to the nearest Mcdonalds, and you're feeling a bit peckish.
Any other scenarios you can think of?
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I'm ill and couldn't be bothered. Besides, some mofo stole all my notes for economics (nothing to do with home economics) and I have an exam this week, so I'm screwed.
ßora† SagdiyeV wrote:
> Hostage situation, yeah. If some lunatics were threatening to blow a
> building up, with many of us inside, I would definitely try and take
> them out. This is similar to 'being in the armed forces and fighting
> a cause you believe in'.
I was thinking more along the lines of outdoor hostage situations, like the Yorkshire guy who was recently freed from the Brazillian/Columbian (I forget) rebels?
I suppose in a building environment where bombing was on the menu, Survival instincts would probably kick in because if you sit and do nothing in that situation, death appears a far greater possibility than just being held captive in a jungle. At least if you give it a shot, you have a chance of succeeding.
> Hostage situation, yeah. If some lunatics were threatening to blow a
> building up, with many of us inside, I would definitely try and take
> them out. This is similar to 'being in the armed forces and fighting
> a cause you believe in'.
I was thinking more along the lines of outdoor hostage situations, like the Yorkshire guy who was recently freed from the Brazillian/Columbian (I forget) rebels?
I suppose in a building environment where bombing was on the menu, Survival instincts would probably kick in because if you sit and do nothing in that situation, death appears a far greater possibility than just being held captive in a jungle. At least if you give it a shot, you have a chance of succeeding.
Perhaps monday mornings cold topic then? Or monday mornings complete wash-out?
*walks off mumbling under breath*
*walks off mumbling under breath*
> Example Scenarios :
>
> You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you believe in.
Yes. For example, if I was drafted for service during World War 2, and our own cities were being bombed.
> You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you are strongly opposed
> to.
The only way this would happen is if I were drafted against my will. In this scenario I would resist killing at all cost, perhaps even considering shooting myself in the foot to get shipped home. Coward? no, I just don't believe in giving my life for a cause I believe to be unworthy.
> You confront someone who has murdered someone close to you.
I don't know if I could control myself. If it was many years after, it may be far easier to resist - but if I witnessed the murder, say in a robbery, I don't think rational thought would be an issue.
> Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone else you love.
Never, a loved one would always be valued higher than my own life.
> Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone you severely
> dislike.
Severe dislike is not reason enough to take someones life before your own, but if say this person was responsible for the death of someone I loved, then I would hold their life far cheaper.
> Someone has broken into your home late at night with unknown intent.
> They are much bigger and stronger than you, and could kill you with
> ease if they wished. But they haven't seen you yet.
To be honest, I'd hit them as hard as I could - if they died as a result would not be my concern. you have no idea what they are planning to do, and as soon as they break into your home they forfeit any rights they had outside.
> Someone holds undisputed proof that your religion is a complete hoax,
> and everything you have ever believed in is a Lie.
I don't believe in any religion, I was just interested to see how much religion meant to people.
> It's 11:30pm, after closing time, someone spills your last pint, and
> laughs when you show displeasure.
Obviously the answer would be no, but many people up and down the country, and all over the world seem to think this is reason enough to beat someone almost to death.
> You've been in a plane crash atop a mountain, there are quite a few
> survivors, it's a long way to the nearest Mcdonalds, and you're
> feeling a bit peckish.
Cannibalism is a strange subject. Would I eat another human being if the alternative was certain death? I wouldn't kill them, but if someone else killed them, cooked them, and offered you the meat, and you knew you were dead if you didn't eat it .... The reason not to is purely a moral one. nature does not have morals. You have to ask yourself just how much our 'civilised' society morals apply to such a situation.
> Any other scenarios you can think of?
Hostage situation, yeah. If some lunatics were threatening to blow a building up, with many of us inside, I would definitely try and take them out. This is similar to 'being in the armed forces and fighting a cause you believe in'.
>
> You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you believe in.
Yes. For example, if I was drafted for service during World War 2, and our own cities were being bombed.
> You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you are strongly opposed
> to.
The only way this would happen is if I were drafted against my will. In this scenario I would resist killing at all cost, perhaps even considering shooting myself in the foot to get shipped home. Coward? no, I just don't believe in giving my life for a cause I believe to be unworthy.
> You confront someone who has murdered someone close to you.
I don't know if I could control myself. If it was many years after, it may be far easier to resist - but if I witnessed the murder, say in a robbery, I don't think rational thought would be an issue.
> Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone else you love.
Never, a loved one would always be valued higher than my own life.
> Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone you severely
> dislike.
Severe dislike is not reason enough to take someones life before your own, but if say this person was responsible for the death of someone I loved, then I would hold their life far cheaper.
> Someone has broken into your home late at night with unknown intent.
> They are much bigger and stronger than you, and could kill you with
> ease if they wished. But they haven't seen you yet.
To be honest, I'd hit them as hard as I could - if they died as a result would not be my concern. you have no idea what they are planning to do, and as soon as they break into your home they forfeit any rights they had outside.
> Someone holds undisputed proof that your religion is a complete hoax,
> and everything you have ever believed in is a Lie.
I don't believe in any religion, I was just interested to see how much religion meant to people.
> It's 11:30pm, after closing time, someone spills your last pint, and
> laughs when you show displeasure.
Obviously the answer would be no, but many people up and down the country, and all over the world seem to think this is reason enough to beat someone almost to death.
> You've been in a plane crash atop a mountain, there are quite a few
> survivors, it's a long way to the nearest Mcdonalds, and you're
> feeling a bit peckish.
Cannibalism is a strange subject. Would I eat another human being if the alternative was certain death? I wouldn't kill them, but if someone else killed them, cooked them, and offered you the meat, and you knew you were dead if you didn't eat it .... The reason not to is purely a moral one. nature does not have morals. You have to ask yourself just how much our 'civilised' society morals apply to such a situation.
> Any other scenarios you can think of?
Hostage situation, yeah. If some lunatics were threatening to blow a building up, with many of us inside, I would definitely try and take them out. This is similar to 'being in the armed forces and fighting a cause you believe in'.
Bit long, that!
Anyway, you neglected to put your views down!
Anyway, you neglected to put your views down!
ßora† SagdiyeV wrote:
> Do you think, under extreme conditions, that you could be capable of
> voluntarily killing another human being?
>
> Example Scenarios :
>
> You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you believe in.
I reckon I could kill in this situation
> You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you are strongly opposed
> to.
Not too sure about this one. Perhaps only in self defence.
> You confront someone who has murdered someone close to you.
I would definately consider this and, as impulse, could possibly go ahead with it. But I feel I could control myself and just give them a severe kicking and let the Law deal with them.
> Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone else you love.
Couldn't kiil a loved one. I'd probably try to devise a plan to fake their death, or try and kill the threat.
> Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone you severely
> dislike.
I would strongly object to this, but if killing the threat was not a possibility, I would go through with this.
> Someone has broken into your home late at night with unknown intent.
> They are much bigger and stronger than you, and could kill you with
> ease if they wished. But they haven't seen you yet.
I'd take my chance and give it a shot. If I failed I would run. Very fast.
> Someone holds undisputed proof that your religion is a complete hoax,
> and everything you have ever believed in is a Lie.
I'd never be in that situation as I am an atheist.
> It's 11:30pm, after closing time, someone spills your last pint, and
> laughs when you show displeasure.
Give 'em a beating, wouldn't kill.
> You've been in a plane crash atop a mountain, there are quite a few
> survivors, it's a long way to the nearest Mcdonalds, and you're
> feeling a bit peckish.
Wouldn't resort to cannibalism - there is plenty of nutrition in the wild, just needs finding...
> Any other scenarios you can think of?
Hostage situation? You're not tied up and the guard(s) are distracted. A number of nearby objects could be used as weapons. The guards have guns though.
^In that situation I would personally leave it be. You would probably off 2, 3 guards max but there's obviously going to be more and you wouldn't stand a chance against their guns.
Metal Gear/Splinter Cell tactics just wouldn't work because I'd screw it up.
> Do you think, under extreme conditions, that you could be capable of
> voluntarily killing another human being?
>
> Example Scenarios :
>
> You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you believe in.
I reckon I could kill in this situation
> You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you are strongly opposed
> to.
Not too sure about this one. Perhaps only in self defence.
> You confront someone who has murdered someone close to you.
I would definately consider this and, as impulse, could possibly go ahead with it. But I feel I could control myself and just give them a severe kicking and let the Law deal with them.
> Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone else you love.
Couldn't kiil a loved one. I'd probably try to devise a plan to fake their death, or try and kill the threat.
> Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone you severely
> dislike.
I would strongly object to this, but if killing the threat was not a possibility, I would go through with this.
> Someone has broken into your home late at night with unknown intent.
> They are much bigger and stronger than you, and could kill you with
> ease if they wished. But they haven't seen you yet.
I'd take my chance and give it a shot. If I failed I would run. Very fast.
> Someone holds undisputed proof that your religion is a complete hoax,
> and everything you have ever believed in is a Lie.
I'd never be in that situation as I am an atheist.
> It's 11:30pm, after closing time, someone spills your last pint, and
> laughs when you show displeasure.
Give 'em a beating, wouldn't kill.
> You've been in a plane crash atop a mountain, there are quite a few
> survivors, it's a long way to the nearest Mcdonalds, and you're
> feeling a bit peckish.
Wouldn't resort to cannibalism - there is plenty of nutrition in the wild, just needs finding...
> Any other scenarios you can think of?
Hostage situation? You're not tied up and the guard(s) are distracted. A number of nearby objects could be used as weapons. The guards have guns though.
^In that situation I would personally leave it be. You would probably off 2, 3 guards max but there's obviously going to be more and you wouldn't stand a chance against their guns.
Metal Gear/Splinter Cell tactics just wouldn't work because I'd screw it up.
Do you think, under extreme conditions, that you could be capable of voluntarily killing another human being?
Example Scenarios :
You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you believe in.
You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you are strongly opposed to.
You confront someone who has murdered someone close to you.
Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone else you love.
Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone you severely dislike.
Someone has broken into your home late at night with unknown intent. They are much bigger and stronger than you, and could kill you with ease if they wished. But they haven't seen you yet.
Someone holds undisputed proof that your religion is a complete hoax, and everything you have ever believed in is a Lie.
It's 11:30pm, after closing time, someone spills your last pint, and laughs when you show displeasure.
You've been in a plane crash atop a mountain, there are quite a few survivors, it's a long way to the nearest Mcdonalds, and you're feeling a bit peckish.
Any other scenarios you can think of?
Example Scenarios :
You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you believe in.
You're in the Armed Forces, fighting a cause you are strongly opposed to.
You confront someone who has murdered someone close to you.
Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone else you love.
Someone threatens to kill you unless you kill someone you severely dislike.
Someone has broken into your home late at night with unknown intent. They are much bigger and stronger than you, and could kill you with ease if they wished. But they haven't seen you yet.
Someone holds undisputed proof that your religion is a complete hoax, and everything you have ever believed in is a Lie.
It's 11:30pm, after closing time, someone spills your last pint, and laughs when you show displeasure.
You've been in a plane crash atop a mountain, there are quite a few survivors, it's a long way to the nearest Mcdonalds, and you're feeling a bit peckish.
Any other scenarios you can think of?
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