Could you kill somebody?
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Exactly, you see what I mean, no matter how many times we all go over this "can I kill" thread we will never actually know. It comes down to situation and a will to survive I guess. As much as I do hate to say it about myself I am a person who would put his own existence above almost anyone elses in a situation like this, in a way I envy you for being able to do the opposite but this is exactly the reason were all talking about this isn't it.Internet Kraken said:
Sure, if circumstances allow it to happen and if it must be done to protect loved ones, and those not needing of unjust pain.
On one hand hand, selfless murder is about instantaneously exerted power, and it's something that can't be done without bending own psychological barriers. Murder can happen in a rush, instantaneously as adrenaline rushes in fast, and is harder to recall how it had occured rather than how you felt. (Just think of a robber entering your house with you unaware of the robbers presence. Then, you confront the robber. Somehow, you manage to defend yourself.) The consequence of murder can be guilt, or at least the knowledge that what you had done was 'just' if it needed to be done, but nothing more. Or..
On the other hand, murder can be planned, and entirely conscious. There is no doubt that something of this scale has serious repercussions on mental health. You must be mentally conditioned to do something like this. To know that you are going to kill a human being, to know you are going to end someones life is something that can't be avoided in memory. (Just think of the same robber, but you have enough evidence to know that this robbery will occur. So you prepare for the robbers arrival. Another, better example would be child soldiers, as most suffer serious mental and physical repercussions from atrocities of war. Although most don't exactly 'choose' to kill, many child soldiers are more 'forced' to do so to protect others or themselves. The effects on mental health still stands when comparing 'choice' to 'forced'. Both have effects of severe guilt, in most cases.) The effect of knowing you chose to kill someone is a too unbearable thought. It is near impossible to escape the prospect of such a cursed memory. To surpass such thinking and relieve yourself of that kind of stress isn't human; it's inhuman. Stress is what makes part of us who we are.
Stress, our natural instincts and human emotions make us who we are. Human.
Our goal: to escape such stress, give in to our natural instincts, and learn from each others emotions. To kill someone adds more stress, conscious or not, and makes the equation out of balance. That is the effect of murder. Regardless of the outlook on why and for what cause the killing was done, murder is murder.
Unless you are psychopathic. In that case, murder can be an entire different story!.. But enough of this. By now, you should see my point on what I think of murder already.
On one hand hand, selfless murder is about instantaneously exerted power, and it's something that can't be done without bending own psychological barriers. Murder can happen in a rush, instantaneously as adrenaline rushes in fast, and is harder to recall how it had occured rather than how you felt. (Just think of a robber entering your house with you unaware of the robbers presence. Then, you confront the robber. Somehow, you manage to defend yourself.) The consequence of murder can be guilt, or at least the knowledge that what you had done was 'just' if it needed to be done, but nothing more. Or..
On the other hand, murder can be planned, and entirely conscious. There is no doubt that something of this scale has serious repercussions on mental health. You must be mentally conditioned to do something like this. To know that you are going to kill a human being, to know you are going to end someones life is something that can't be avoided in memory. (Just think of the same robber, but you have enough evidence to know that this robbery will occur. So you prepare for the robbers arrival. Another, better example would be child soldiers, as most suffer serious mental and physical repercussions from atrocities of war. Although most don't exactly 'choose' to kill, many child soldiers are more 'forced' to do so to protect others or themselves. The effects on mental health still stands when comparing 'choice' to 'forced'. Both have effects of severe guilt, in most cases.) The effect of knowing you chose to kill someone is a too unbearable thought. It is near impossible to escape the prospect of such a cursed memory. To surpass such thinking and relieve yourself of that kind of stress isn't human; it's inhuman. Stress is what makes part of us who we are.
Stress, our natural instincts and human emotions make us who we are. Human.
Our goal: to escape such stress, give in to our natural instincts, and learn from each others emotions. To kill someone adds more stress, conscious or not, and makes the equation out of balance. That is the effect of murder. Regardless of the outlook on why and for what cause the killing was done, murder is murder.
Unless you are psychopathic. In that case, murder can be an entire different story!.. But enough of this. By now, you should see my point on what I think of murder already.
Indeed, good sir, though whether the blood would ever leave my hands I cannot say. I know all the weak points on the human body and can hit most of them with the five/six inch steel kunai I own...I'm saving for chain mail and then a katana...XD
unless I lose control i don't think I would kill someone. like if I'm standing over them, I couldn't kill them
I could. definately in defense mode.
if not dire circumstances, then I'd have to be carrying out my plan. so I might if they are in my way (Not literally, like walking down a street.)
if not dire circumstances, then I'd have to be carrying out my plan. so I might if they are in my way (Not literally, like walking down a street.)
I would murder certain people and even watch the light go out of there eyes. There are a few people I can honestly say that about.
I would do anything to protect my loved ones. If someone attacked one of them I would die for them, and I would certainly kill for them.
I see most of humanity as ignorant pests that have no relation to my life.[Probably because I live in America]
Human life means as little to me as that of common pests.
I would do anything to protect my loved ones. If someone attacked one of them I would die for them, and I would certainly kill for them.
I see most of humanity as ignorant pests that have no relation to my life.[Probably because I live in America]
Human life means as little to me as that of common pests.
It's safe to say I would derive no joy from it. At least I hope I wouldn't but let's just say this is one thing I hope never happens. Oh weell at least I know a little Tai Kwan Doe nut I'm seriously out of practice.ChromeAlchemist said:
If it's in self defense, Definitely. I don't think I could mentally bring myself to kill someone in cold blood unless there was a loooooooot of money involved.
Could? Yes, what with over twenty legally lethal weapons in this room alone, and many more throughout my home, along with anything improvised, or even bare-handed, indeed. I have the physical capacity to kill someone.
Would?
Without thought, if they:
Broke in
Stole something
Threatened anyone with severe injury who I wouldn't have
Threatened my loved ones/family/friends/pets.
Blackmailed anyone I wouldn't have.
Beat up someone I wouldn't have.
...
Basically, fuck with someone I would let be, you will not walk away.
I may die, but fuck all, you'll be dragged down to Hell with me.
Would?
Without thought, if they:
Broke in
Stole something
Threatened anyone with severe injury who I wouldn't have
Threatened my loved ones/family/friends/pets.
Blackmailed anyone I wouldn't have.
Beat up someone I wouldn't have.
...
Basically, fuck with someone I would let be, you will not walk away.
I may die, but fuck all, you'll be dragged down to Hell with me.