Could you kill somebody?

[BonsaiK]

*sigh*

This exact thread topic comes up once every week. It's right up there with 2012 and Obama.

As for killing someone I'll cross that bridge when/if I ever come to it.

 

[Sparrow]

Fair certain we've had this alot, and we usually get the same outcome. Majority says: "Yes."

Though I've always wondered how these people can be so certain. I doubt they'd be so headstrong when it comes to the crunch time.

 

[Shik'rhan]

It's not really a question as to if someone could kill another, that is easy, it's whether or not you'd feel guilty afterwards, to that I would answer no, if I accidentally killed someone innocent I would feel guilty however if I had to kill someone who to be honest, deserved to die then I would do so in a heart beat...

 

[A Raging Emo]

Yes, I could.

It couldn't be to hard, and if it was in self defence oir another Life or Death matter, then yes, I could. Humans are very frail things.

 

[Simalacrum]

yes, but only if its without reason.

 

[Sexual Harassment Panda]

Given a reason, sure.

 

[ssgt splatter]

I think anyone could kill someone out of self-defense. I know I could...and would.

 

[luclin92]

easy YES.

 

[Queen Michael]

I don't think I could, but there's no empirical evidence to prove anything. I don't think I know how I'd react if I actually found myself in a situation like that.

 

[Hitman 43]

Um...Hello! *Points to name multiple times*

But seriously, in self defence, yes.

 

[Jedamethis]

I'd rather incapacitate them........if that's not possible, I imagine me, being caring, would hesitate and they'd win.

Of course, I very much hope I never find out

 

[ace_of_something]

I already have twice. So, yes. It's harder than you think.

 

[Jedamethis]

I already have twice. So, yes. It's harder than you think.

What? What happened?
Oh yeah you had that 'ask a policeman' thread

 

[ace_of_something]

I already have twice. So, yes. It's harder than you think.

What? What happened?

[a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.78482?page=9#3092049]In this thread here[/a]

We had a guy about 19 who beat the ever loving shit out of his mom. Stole her handguns and money and jumped out a (closed) window and began running through the streets naked shooting randomly at houses. Two people were injured by stray gunfire (though not seriously) but it was only a matter of time before he killed someone. I and two other officers had to open fire we each fired two or three shots. I fired two. Of the 7 shots recovered 3 missed completely (he was about 40 yards away) One went into his stomach one under his collarbone on the right side and one into his neck on the right side. The shot to the neck was the fatal shot severing his internal jugular vein. Ballistics showed that my gun struck his neck and collarbone. We were found not to have deviated from any policy and acted properly. I still send the deceased suspect's mother flowers on mother's day. She went on the news and said she understands what happened, forgives the officers, and would like the community to do the same. 2 white cops and a Hispanic cop shooting a black guy in a black neighborhood is always an intense moment that instantly is cried racism. His mom saved our department from a lot more headaches.

At least thats one of the two

 

[kazuki landen]

Physically yes, definitely (7 years karate, a year of jitsu and a sprinkling of taekwondo) but probably not -

I'd rather incapacitate them........if that's not possible, I imagine me, being caring, would hesitate and they'd win.

Of course, I very much hope I never find out

Although I suspect when it came down to it, I'd just get into scary (competition fighting) mode, and might not even think about it - at least until afterwards. Then emotions would kick in, and it would totally suck.

Though, if it was someone trying to rape / kill me, I figure he'd deserve it, so probably wouldn't worry about it too much. Other than that, I'm pretty sure I couldn't.

So, yes and no, depending on circumstances, and thanks for putting the damn awkward question in my head. Rawr.

 

[Mr Companion]

Only if it is in a really very dire situation. Other than that I avoid violence.

 

[noolli]

i would never kill anyone, it is not a value in society and no form of teaching says it is the correct thing to do.

an eye for an eye, if someone kills me, i could kill them.

 

[Captain Pancake]

If pressed, yes. Now beating someone up, there's something I want to do right now. don't ask why...

 

[Jedamethis]

I already have twice. So, yes. It's harder than you think.

What? What happened?

[a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.78482?page=9#3092049]In this thread here[/a]

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At least thats one of the two

Sir, I am so filled with awe, the word 'awesome' cannot describe it. I tip my hat to you.

 

[confernal]

That happen to be on my list of things to do before I die.