Well frankly I'd do anything if I had enough reason to do so.
By saying that I would say "self defence" is more than enough.
By saying that I would say "self defence" is more than enough.
Poll: Could You Pull the Trigger?
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Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
Possibly is provoked enough
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Hell yes, mess with my child I will rip your throat out with my teeth
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Well makes a difference in the courts eyes
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Depends, if its a criminal let him perish, a child or the elderly, hand me my rifle
Possibly is provoked enough
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Hell yes, mess with my child I will rip your throat out with my teeth
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Well makes a difference in the courts eyes
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Depends, if its a criminal let him perish, a child or the elderly, hand me my rifle
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
A:Yes. (am tempted to say "Of course")
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
A:Since i cannot decide FOR them i may or may not be quicker to try another option or hold off the decision rather than escalade something. May prove fatal. (Also to show violence - i am conditioned in that way i guess)
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
A:Yes... but seriously: I think i prefer close-up. It put things in perspective... makes it harder. Just shooting one who never saw you is much more dangerous to your own morals and value of self.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
A: Same as Family Member...
But of course ALL depends on the circumstances: If i CANNOT kill somebody directly who positivly HAS to die, i may turn to treachery and dishonorable behavior. IF there is no way out, NO CHANCE at all, then all reason MUST GO and it is time for a berserker rage (or pretty much near that).
Oh and just for the information: I am one of the most calm, reasonable and nice man one can meet. I have never killed anybody (yet) and have a huge patience for rudeness and aggressive behaviour. But i also have a clear limit (which no one reached yet) where i have to change the opposing faction through sheer force without hesitation. It is a philosophical thing i guess. But yes i am fully aware of what i am capable of and what it takes.
A:Yes. (am tempted to say "Of course")
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
A:Since i cannot decide FOR them i may or may not be quicker to try another option or hold off the decision rather than escalade something. May prove fatal. (Also to show violence - i am conditioned in that way i guess)
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
A:Yes... but seriously: I think i prefer close-up. It put things in perspective... makes it harder. Just shooting one who never saw you is much more dangerous to your own morals and value of self.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
A: Same as Family Member...
But of course ALL depends on the circumstances: If i CANNOT kill somebody directly who positivly HAS to die, i may turn to treachery and dishonorable behavior. IF there is no way out, NO CHANCE at all, then all reason MUST GO and it is time for a berserker rage (or pretty much near that).
Oh and just for the information: I am one of the most calm, reasonable and nice man one can meet. I have never killed anybody (yet) and have a huge patience for rudeness and aggressive behaviour. But i also have a clear limit (which no one reached yet) where i have to change the opposing faction through sheer force without hesitation. It is a philosophical thing i guess. But yes i am fully aware of what i am capable of and what it takes.
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
If absolutly, 100%, no other possible way to defend myself, yes.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Even more so, if it was in defence of others and myself, I would destory that person if he/she was trying to take the life of my family (or super close friends)
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
A little. I'm not sure I could kill someone with my hands or a weapon, even though I know how to break someones neck effectily and how basicly pull someone appart (thanks to years of self-defence classes). If I had like, a sword or a baseball bat or something, it would be easyer for the up-close kill, but if I had to do it with my bare hands, I don't know if I could kill someone.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Probobly a little. I would want the stranger to live as well, but between my life and his/hers, I would put myself first, just as they would do for them. At least, thats what I think.
If absolutly, 100%, no other possible way to defend myself, yes.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Even more so, if it was in defence of others and myself, I would destory that person if he/she was trying to take the life of my family (or super close friends)
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
A little. I'm not sure I could kill someone with my hands or a weapon, even though I know how to break someones neck effectily and how basicly pull someone appart (thanks to years of self-defence classes). If I had like, a sword or a baseball bat or something, it would be easyer for the up-close kill, but if I had to do it with my bare hands, I don't know if I could kill someone.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Probobly a little. I would want the stranger to live as well, but between my life and his/hers, I would put myself first, just as they would do for them. At least, thats what I think.
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
To answer these in order:
Definitely, No, Only the amount of time it would take for me to kill them, and no.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
To answer these in order:
Definitely, No, Only the amount of time it would take for me to kill them, and no.
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
A: Probably
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
A: It wouldn't change my response, but it would probably make it easier
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
A: Yes, can't say I'd be as confident cutting someone up with a knife than I would shooting them with a gun
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
A: If it's an innocent stranger (to the best of my knowledge) then it would be similar to having a family member or friend in danger.
A: Probably
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
A: It wouldn't change my response, but it would probably make it easier
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
A: Yes, can't say I'd be as confident cutting someone up with a knife than I would shooting them with a gun
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
A: If it's an innocent stranger (to the best of my knowledge) then it would be similar to having a family member or friend in danger.
To quote Clint Eastwood:"I'd shoot you in the fucking face, then go inside and sleep like a baby." If I have to kill someone in self-defense no other options are available, I feel no regret. It was necessary.
No problem mate.nofear220 said:
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
As stated above yes, altho I'd try to disable rather then kill (not permanently disable, just till police arrive)
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction? It would just make me more determined.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you? Nope, altho as stated above there are no guns here for us legal following civilians
, so itd probably have to be close up.Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
No
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
In a moment. I enjoy my living much more than I enjoy the other guy living.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Yes I would be a little more careful but I would do what is necessary and better for the big picture.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
I think so. If I didn't have to see quite what I had just done it would make me feel better.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
I don't think so. It's a person who is in danger and they need my help I couldn't change anything just because I don't know them. Maybe they could be my best friend or my worst enemy in the future.
In a moment. I enjoy my living much more than I enjoy the other guy living.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Yes I would be a little more careful but I would do what is necessary and better for the big picture.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
I think so. If I didn't have to see quite what I had just done it would make me feel better.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
I don't think so. It's a person who is in danger and they need my help I couldn't change anything just because I don't know them. Maybe they could be my best friend or my worst enemy in the future.
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
Yes.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Dunno, depends on what you mean.
I'd take a life to defend someone close to me, if necessary.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Preferrably, I'd use a gun.
Less personal like that.
But, if necessary, I'll do it up close and personal too.
Better scarred for life than dead.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
I wouldn't kill someone to defend a perfect stranger, but if my life is on the line with theirs, I might as well try to save them too.
Yes.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Dunno, depends on what you mean.
I'd take a life to defend someone close to me, if necessary.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Preferrably, I'd use a gun.
Less personal like that.
But, if necessary, I'll do it up close and personal too.
Better scarred for life than dead.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
I wouldn't kill someone to defend a perfect stranger, but if my life is on the line with theirs, I might as well try to save them too.
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
Yes. Naturally any person whose life is threatened would have one of two responses, fight or flight. Having served in the military, I tend to choose "fight" unless faced with overwhelming odds since if you run now, best case scenario is that they chase you. Worst case scenario? They come back. With many, many friends. If the person is unskilled or unarmed then more options are available to me such as a non-lethal takedown. If the person means to take my life in earnest then it is foolish to have any qualms about using lethal force to protect yourself. My attacker has shown no regard for human life, if I do not stop him here and now, he might kill someone else later. Or many someones.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
I would not attempt to find a non-lethal zone upon which to fire or a non-lethal method of incapacitation. I will simply attempt a kill shot or a throat punch as soon as an opportunity presents itself. Also I would try riskier tactics since if it is impossible to overcome an enemy, it might still be possible for me to distract them long enough for my friends or family to escape.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Not at all since one often can't be choosy about how people will attempt to kill you.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Similar reaction as that of having a family member or friend in danger. Defending my life is important, if there are other lives on the line then its that much more critical to neutralize the threat to our well-being as soon as possible. Being human however, I honestly cannot say if I'd place my life above that of a stranger the same way as I'd do for family but I would still attempt to protect both of us if at all possible.
The only mitigating circumstance being if the assailant is not in control of his actions due to illness or mental disorder. Getting intoxicated or high and then grabbing a knife does not absolve anyone of responsibility in my eyes since they are responsible for placing themselves in that scenario in the first place. If you know you're a violent drunk, don't drink in the presence of others and don't leave weaponry lying around when you do drink.
Yes. Naturally any person whose life is threatened would have one of two responses, fight or flight. Having served in the military, I tend to choose "fight" unless faced with overwhelming odds since if you run now, best case scenario is that they chase you. Worst case scenario? They come back. With many, many friends. If the person is unskilled or unarmed then more options are available to me such as a non-lethal takedown. If the person means to take my life in earnest then it is foolish to have any qualms about using lethal force to protect yourself. My attacker has shown no regard for human life, if I do not stop him here and now, he might kill someone else later. Or many someones.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
I would not attempt to find a non-lethal zone upon which to fire or a non-lethal method of incapacitation. I will simply attempt a kill shot or a throat punch as soon as an opportunity presents itself. Also I would try riskier tactics since if it is impossible to overcome an enemy, it might still be possible for me to distract them long enough for my friends or family to escape.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Not at all since one often can't be choosy about how people will attempt to kill you.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Similar reaction as that of having a family member or friend in danger. Defending my life is important, if there are other lives on the line then its that much more critical to neutralize the threat to our well-being as soon as possible. Being human however, I honestly cannot say if I'd place my life above that of a stranger the same way as I'd do for family but I would still attempt to protect both of us if at all possible.
The only mitigating circumstance being if the assailant is not in control of his actions due to illness or mental disorder. Getting intoxicated or high and then grabbing a knife does not absolve anyone of responsibility in my eyes since they are responsible for placing themselves in that scenario in the first place. If you know you're a violent drunk, don't drink in the presence of others and don't leave weaponry lying around when you do drink.
I've never killed anyone but I've hurt some people pretty badly.
In general I'd give an unqualified "yes" to being able to kill. Probably more of a "yes" than many other people since I have emotional problems, and admittedly some pretty sociopathic tendencies at times.
Acting for a friend or family member involved would remove any question from the equasion.
As far as a stranger being involved, it largely becomes a matter of calculated risk. I'd go much further for a friend or family member, or myself for that matter, than a complete stranger. However if I felt the odds of me being able to save a total stranger were greatly in my favor I'd intervene, where in other situations I'd go "against the odds" so to speak.
Understand I'm fairly pragmatic, and while nothing happened, anyone who has worked security and patrolled arcades and such have wondered things like "what would I do if some terrorist went in there and tried to shoot those kids?". Ridiculous, let's just say you wind up with a lot of time on your hands.
Even when dealing with a child whose family would be sad if they died, I realize I have a family who would be upset if I died as well. On top of that for all I know the kids could grow up to be crack whores and junkies or whatever. Thus, the odds of me playing hero even under those circumstances are minimal. However, if I'm not totally callous and WOULD do something (as mentioned above) if I was sure I could control the situation.
Hey, maybe I would surprise myself in such situations, I have no idea. However the above is what I think I'd do. Truthfully when I look at some of the selfless heroes in fantasy and fiction I can admire the ideal, but I'm honest enough to admit that I'm no hero. I generally don't think like one.
In general I'd give an unqualified "yes" to being able to kill. Probably more of a "yes" than many other people since I have emotional problems, and admittedly some pretty sociopathic tendencies at times.
Acting for a friend or family member involved would remove any question from the equasion.
As far as a stranger being involved, it largely becomes a matter of calculated risk. I'd go much further for a friend or family member, or myself for that matter, than a complete stranger. However if I felt the odds of me being able to save a total stranger were greatly in my favor I'd intervene, where in other situations I'd go "against the odds" so to speak.
Understand I'm fairly pragmatic, and while nothing happened, anyone who has worked security and patrolled arcades and such have wondered things like "what would I do if some terrorist went in there and tried to shoot those kids?". Ridiculous, let's just say you wind up with a lot of time on your hands.
Even when dealing with a child whose family would be sad if they died, I realize I have a family who would be upset if I died as well. On top of that for all I know the kids could grow up to be crack whores and junkies or whatever. Thus, the odds of me playing hero even under those circumstances are minimal. However, if I'm not totally callous and WOULD do something (as mentioned above) if I was sure I could control the situation.
Hey, maybe I would surprise myself in such situations, I have no idea. However the above is what I think I'd do. Truthfully when I look at some of the selfless heroes in fantasy and fiction I can admire the ideal, but I'm honest enough to admit that I'm no hero. I generally don't think like one.
Why kill them when you can shoot them in the knee cap, much more pain full and keeps them from following you. If I had a gun and someone was coming at me with a stick yelling random religious terms, then "POW! RIGHT IN THE KNEE CAP!" Stops them dead in there tracks, with out them dead.
Q: Do You think you could take a life to defend your own.
Of course. When it's me or them. I choose them.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
It would only spur me further to kill. If there was ever a good reason to kill, it was to protect what you care for.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Well, I'd prefer long range, more impersonal. But if it comes down it, you gotta do what you gotta do.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Hell, at this point, it'd make me a fucking hero.
Of course. When it's me or them. I choose them.
Q: Would having a friend or family member's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
It would only spur me further to kill. If there was ever a good reason to kill, it was to protect what you care for.
Q: Would the difference between the up-close kill, and the point and click of a ranged weapon have a difference on you?
Well, I'd prefer long range, more impersonal. But if it comes down it, you gotta do what you gotta do.
Q: Would having a stranger's life on the line with yours make you change your reaction?
Hell, at this point, it'd make me a fucking hero.