Could you?

[dragonhunter21]

I can live with killing someone. I can't live with dying.

If they actively pose a threat to me or any other person, I will do everything possible (Within reason, natch) to stop it. If that involves killing the threat, welp. God help me, I hope it doesn't come to that, but if it does, that's what it is.

 

[Drake_Dercon]

ehh, probably not.

Then again, maybe. I've been beginning to suspect myself of insanity of late, for matters I don't want to discuss online.

Then again again, no. I have inhibitions, no matter how fucked up I might be inside.

Gee. That was less decisive than I've ever been. I don't think I could, no, unless stress made me snap. But that would only happen if I was a friendless whelp. Friends keep me sane.

Would you be my friend to stop a murder?

It's likely that this is much too stupid to post.

hardly, but im sure believing you are going insane is a good hint that you are not actually crazy.

Possibly, except I always deny it to myself. Maybe I'm only HALF crazy.

There are the thoughts of relishing the (imaginary) brutal deaths of certain people I've little reason to hate, though. That actually scares me.

Though as long as I can keep that in mind, I can at least maintain the illusion of sanity. EDIT: And not actually snap.

And that was truly serious. No troll.

 

[TriGGeR_HaPPy]

Yes.
Example: If I grab a knife, and someone is actually about to kill me no matter how much I wound them first, I'm not going to put the knife down and say "whelp, guess I'm done for".
Fuck that.

Other than in self defense or defending someone in trouble, though? No, most likely not.

 

[Agayek]

It depends on the situation. If they pose an immediate threat to the safety or wellbeing of myself or any of my friends/family, I could kill without hesitation or mercy. Hell, if they were vaguely threatening, I could kill them and not feel bad about it.

I couldn't just walk up to someone on the street and knife them though. My conscience wouldn't let me.

 

[Verlander]

I could, but I'd hate myself for it. Death is a mindfuck enough for me, without contributing to it

 

[InnerRebellion]

Easily.

I don't like admitting it, but I could easily take a life and not feel anything.

 

[Quazimofo]

only if I REALLY had to (ie. self defense/defending others)
if a guy charged me or my little brother with a knife, and I had a gun, then yes, I will shoot the fucker. I might feel troubled later on, but I'm not going to hesitate if my life or that of an innocent person is in jeopardy.

i would panic and fucking unload the entire clip into him, if i had a smaller or shorter range weapon, i would probably freeze. for some reason, blades, not spears or things with sharp points, but blades, and being cut, not punctured, even by a bullet, scares the living fuck out of me. any idea as to the name of this specific phobia so that i can better classify it to others?

 

[Quazimofo]

ehh, probably not.

Then again, maybe. I've been beginning to suspect myself of insanity of late, for matters I don't want to discuss online.

Then again again, no. I have inhibitions, no matter how fucked up I might be inside.

Gee. That was less decisive than I've ever been. I don't think I could, no, unless stress made me snap. But that would only happen if I was a friendless whelp. Friends keep me sane.

Would you be my friend to stop a murder?

It's likely that this is much too stupid to post.

hardly, but im sure believing you are going insane is a good hint that you are not actually crazy.

Possibly, except I always deny it to myself. Maybe I'm only HALF crazy.

There are the thoughts of relishing the (imaginary) brutal deaths of certain people I've little reason to hate, though. That actually scares me.

Though as long as I can keep that in mind, I can at least maintain the illusion of sanity. EDIT: And not actually snap.

And that was truly serious. No troll.

i can relate, though i only have those thoughts when someone really pisses me off, and it has to be someone i didnt like in the first place, and then the thoughts dont scare me so perhaps im more cold hearted than i like to believe.
but yeah, everyone is a little insane, dont worry about it, though it sounds like you are scared of this, so try to remember that whenever you feel like you are loosing it a bit, then you should be fine.

 

[Jonesy911]

Hmmmm maybe? I don't really value human life as much as most other people. I guess it depends on the method as well though. I think I would find it easier to push a "kill" button than to lop someone to bits with a sword.

 

[Drake_Dercon]

ehh, probably not.

Then again, maybe. I've been beginning to suspect myself of insanity of late, for matters I don't want to discuss online.

Then again again, no. I have inhibitions, no matter how fucked up I might be inside.

Gee. That was less decisive than I've ever been. I don't think I could, no, unless stress made me snap. But that would only happen if I was a friendless whelp. Friends keep me sane.

Would you be my friend to stop a murder?

It's likely that this is much too stupid to post.

hardly, but im sure believing you are going insane is a good hint that you are not actually crazy.

Possibly, except I always deny it to myself. Maybe I'm only HALF crazy.

There are the thoughts of relishing the (imaginary) brutal deaths of certain people I've little reason to hate, though. That actually scares me.

Though as long as I can keep that in mind, I can at least maintain the illusion of sanity. EDIT: And not actually snap.

And that was truly serious. No troll.

i can relate, though i only have those thoughts when someone really pisses me off, and it has to be someone i didnt like in the first place, and then the thoughts dont scare me so perhaps im more cold hearted than i like to believe.
but yeah, everyone is a little insane, dont worry about it, though it sounds like you are scared of this, so try to remember that whenever you feel like you are loosing it a bit, then you should be fine.

Thanks, but I did figure that one out. It's just a bit confusing because it only happens when I'm distracted, rather than angry. At least I can remember that I probably won't lose it if I remember it mortifies me... and I never carry a weapon.

 

[TheSolemnHypnotic]

Only if I knew for a fact they could possibly end me. :/

 

[MalkavianLunatic]

I'm probably going to wind up racking up a number of eyerolls, but I just felt the need to say that it gives me some hope for humanity to know that so many have replied that it would have to depend on the situation/ be a last resort/ consider themselves nonviolent and would try not to unless it was the only choice. Everywhere you look, you hear about someone killing someone else and how utterly violent and horrible this world's become; but it seems to be rare that anyone looks at the reasons behind killing. Yes, some people are comfortable with the idea of ending another person's life and some do it for the worst possible reasons. But looking at a majority of the answers here sorta makes me smile a bit.
Getting back on topic, though...
As for myself, if a situation left me with only two choices- kill or be killed- I think I'd do my best to kill whoever was threatening my existence. I also think I'd feel comfortable enough killing someone who threatened the people I care about and love. Now, whether or not I'd be able to do it if it truly comes down to it is another story. You can ponder the question all you like, but I think that, unless you find yourself in that position, you can't really know for sure. Just my opinion, though.

 

[Byere]

Only if I or someone I cared about was threatened (being robbed/attacked at work, someone breaking into my house, etc)

I tend to be a bit of a wuss usually, but when someone big happens, I'm usually first to leap into action. Though at the same time, I tend to leap in recklessly, despite whatever's happening.

 

[Quazimofo]

ehh, probably not.

Then again, maybe. I've been beginning to suspect myself of insanity of late, for matters I don't want to discuss online.

Then again again, no. I have inhibitions, no matter how fucked up I might be inside.

Gee. That was less decisive than I've ever been. I don't think I could, no, unless stress made me snap. But that would only happen if I was a friendless whelp. Friends keep me sane.

Would you be my friend to stop a murder?

It's likely that this is much too stupid to post.

hardly, but im sure believing you are going insane is a good hint that you are not actually crazy.

Possibly, except I always deny it to myself. Maybe I'm only HALF crazy.

There are the thoughts of relishing the (imaginary) brutal deaths of certain people I've little reason to hate, though. That actually scares me.

Though as long as I can keep that in mind, I can at least maintain the illusion of sanity. EDIT: And not actually snap.

And that was truly serious. No troll.

i can relate, though i only have those thoughts when someone really pisses me off, and it has to be someone i didnt like in the first place, and then the thoughts dont scare me so perhaps im more cold hearted than i like to believe.
but yeah, everyone is a little insane, dont worry about it, though it sounds like you are scared of this, so try to remember that whenever you feel like you are loosing it a bit, then you should be fine.

Thanks, but I did figure that one out. It's just a bit confusing because it only happens when I'm distracted, rather than angry. At least I can remember that I probably won't lose it if I remember it mortifies me... and I never carry a weapon.

well, just dont carry blatantly obvious weapons, and im not talking big ones, im talking shit that looks designed to be able to kill people. just remember that everything can be a weapon, and if you snap you can probably find a way to kill someone with a goddamn tissue box. so focus on your horror at the act, thats your best bet.

 

[natster43]

Possibly. I don't know if I could just kill someone, but if given a good enough reason then yes.

 

[FalloutJack]

There are times when I want to, so I think that counts as a yes.

 

[sycoesis]

simply es if the situation calls for it and its the most efficient way to solve a large enough problem

 

[Flig]

I thought I was gonna say "Yes" in a self-defense scenario, but, oddly, Three Guys, One Hammer popped into my head, followed by a mental picture of me shooting a person pointing a gun at me...and I have to say...I don't think I could...which is bad if I'm ever about to be shot. Maybe in the moment I could. Hopefully.

 

[Jenneh]

I would probably be able to if there was a good reason to. Not if they were friends or family, though.

 

[rayen020]

In cold blood? No. In self defense? yes