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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.
Self defense/defense of others: yes, wouldn't think twice, wouldn't regret it.
Just to do it: no
Just to do it: no
quote="InnerRebellion" post="18.271099.10430156"]Easily.
I don't like admitting it, but I could easily take a life and not feel anything.[/quote]
I could take somebodys life too but I'd feel something
I don't like admitting it, but I could easily take a life and not feel anything.[/quote]
Your a bit of a sociopath..InnerRebellion said:
I could take somebodys life too but I'd feel something
Seeing as this is a gaming site, I would like to bring up a point brought up by senators and douchbags everytime they try to ban video games.
Does the violence often inflicted en masse in games desensitize to violence, making it easier for us to possibly take a life in reality. Considering how incredibly graphics are getting nowdays. It is almost like seeing a real human being killed.
Not a killjoy; just somthing to consider and discuss
Does the violence often inflicted en masse in games desensitize to violence, making it easier for us to possibly take a life in reality. Considering how incredibly graphics are getting nowdays. It is almost like seeing a real human being killed.
Not a killjoy; just somthing to consider and discuss
For some reason, I don't consider death or act of killing as something horrible. I witnessed a few deaths in my life, including my closest family (my father), and while everyone else weeped and couldn't get over themselves, I felt... Nothing. Seriously, I had to fake sorrow to not look like a heartless bastard. And he was the best guy in the world, and I loved him so much. And yet... Nothing. Then, there's my complete support of death penalty, killing in self defense, vigilante justice, wars and other things like that.
And then, there's than one guy... I really want him to die.
After many, many thoughts about it, I came to one conclusion - I could kill in cold blood, but I won't do that anyway. Not because of morals, but because of fear of being caught. I don't want to have my life ruined because cops will find me, or even because of thoughts about that. But if I would be a soldier, a Cop with 'shoot to kill' order, or placed in a situation where it would be justified - fine. Heck, that would be even fine if I would have a knowledge, that no one will ever find out the truth. But that's impossible, so I guess my answer would be 'yes, and no'
I sometimes fell bad about that mindset, but I'm not going to lie to myself. That's just the way I feel.
And then, there's than one guy... I really want him to die.
After many, many thoughts about it, I came to one conclusion - I could kill in cold blood, but I won't do that anyway. Not because of morals, but because of fear of being caught. I don't want to have my life ruined because cops will find me, or even because of thoughts about that. But if I would be a soldier, a Cop with 'shoot to kill' order, or placed in a situation where it would be justified - fine. Heck, that would be even fine if I would have a knowledge, that no one will ever find out the truth. But that's impossible, so I guess my answer would be 'yes, and no'
I sometimes fell bad about that mindset, but I'm not going to lie to myself. That's just the way I feel.
Of course.
I'd feel terrible afterwords, obviously, but if they were actively threatening my life or my loved ones lives? Hell yes. The only caveat is that I'd likely kill them up close and force myself to meet their gaze as they died. That's a big thing with me, you have to respect what you take (part of why I hunt with a compound bow rather than a rifle), and if you're going to take life you need to meet the eyes of your victim, not to take some pleasure from the moment, but to understand what you just did.
I'd feel terrible afterwords, obviously, but if they were actively threatening my life or my loved ones lives? Hell yes. The only caveat is that I'd likely kill them up close and force myself to meet their gaze as they died. That's a big thing with me, you have to respect what you take (part of why I hunt with a compound bow rather than a rifle), and if you're going to take life you need to meet the eyes of your victim, not to take some pleasure from the moment, but to understand what you just did.
Of Course!!! I could easily ki... Whoa. I almost walked right into that one... No of course not!!!, I would never even dream of it 
OT: I'm sure under the right conditions any one could (even me), be it self defense or complete and utter hatred for said person. The conditions of course vary from person to person. Some require a simple 'wrong' look and others much more, like endangering their family. However the potential is in all and only the ignorant/arrogant would deny this.
This can usually be seen in those who get drafted/conscripted into armed service, many usually have had no record of violence at all, and are forced to kill.
OT: I'm sure under the right conditions any one could (even me), be it self defense or complete and utter hatred for said person. The conditions of course vary from person to person. Some require a simple 'wrong' look and others much more, like endangering their family. However the potential is in all and only the ignorant/arrogant would deny this.
This can usually be seen in those who get drafted/conscripted into armed service, many usually have had no record of violence at all, and are forced to kill.