Do you think killing people is wrong?

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I see these posts on WF all the time and they really crack me up.

Is stealing wrong?

Is it wrong to buy a product to review it and just get a refund when you are done with it?

Is it wrong to steal someone's copywritten work by translating it to another language?

I'll give you a little clue that might save you a little time posting stupid questions about ethics and morality on a forum...

IF YOU HAVE TO ASK IF SOMETHING IS WRONG.... THEN IT IS!!!

Otherwise you wouldn't have that little voice in your head making you want to ask if it is wrong or not.
#off topic forum #killing #people #wrong
  • So killing people is wrong...but what if you give them a refund?
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    • Well suppose that a person was trying to kill you with a knife...and you end up stabbing him and he dies...was that wrong?
  • If you have to ask if something is wrong... then it is.

    Were you planning to stab someone who is trying to kill you at some time in the near future?
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      I would imagine it would depend if you get caught doing it. Isn't that the same as the bear in the woods analogy. If you don't get caught than did you really kill someone?
  • This angry thing is not why we come here. Yes we all knows this all goes on.........whats the point?
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  • That was my closing point in the thread Joe118 just linked to. If people would just stop looking for someone else to give them permission to lie, cheat, and steal, and started following their own conscience, we ALL be better off.
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    • I totally agree. Quite frankly, I say that's one of the biggest mistakes
      newcomers make... they don't 'just do it', they ask for
      permission on forums first...
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    • But - really - that's not how it works sometimes.

      Clueless: "Is it wrong to do this?"

      15 people post to say "yes, that's wrong"

      1 person posts "I don't see why there would be anything wrong with that"

      Clueless: gives a thanks to the 1 person and posts "that's what I thought"
      and ignores the others:rolleyes:

      A case of tell me what I want to hear and I'll agree with you.
  • Is it wrong to keep posting these type of threads several times?
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    • GOOD QUESTION! AND ironic!
  • Does this mean I have to give back the Chevy? Crap.
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    • Not as long as you remember to put the knife back in his hand. Geez, stuff happens. Don't pick the nits.

      No - sometimes it's just fun....again.
    • Not if you translate it to a different language ... and remove the stabbed person from the trunk...

      GT :rolleyes:


  • Seriously, if a question gets you so upset you can't think straight, then the problem is with you (believe me, I've been there).

    May I suggest turning off your computer, and taking a break for awhile until you calm down?

    It's better that people ask the stupid questions, than not to ask and make even dumber mistakes.

    Lots of IM'ers didin't ask stupid questions, and proceeded to get whacked by the law (Frank Kern comes to mind....how dumb is to to unknowingly launch a ponzi scheme). And all because they didn't ask the stupid question.

    Go ahead, and ask away. A lot better than getting your question answered by a jury of your peers IMHO.
  • I'm glad you mentioned this one as I've wanted to bring this up somewhere for quite some time.

    Do you remember that movie, "Leaving Las Vega", with Nicholas Cage?

    Well, that was a rip-off of a very old Indian novel (which was also made into an Indian Bollywood movies), but nowhere in the credits does it mention who the original author was.

    I mean, this is a big Hollywood production, yet they give no credit to the origins of the story.

    What would you call that?

    Is it okay for Hollywood to do it?

    What do you guys think?
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    • HOW do you know that? I mean the idea of a person becoming drunk, going to las vegas, being suicidal, and meeting a hooker is FAR from unique! AND HOW old is this "very old indian novel"? I could MAYBE find an OLDER version of an AMERICAN one. Should we say you ripped hollywood off? Admittedly, I haven't seen either, but the language is different, and the setting, culture, and names are ALIEN to indians, so WHAT could be the same? Alcohol? Cuting off ties? Moving? Gambling? A prostitute? Sorry, NOT ENOUGH!

      Steve
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    • Wow - that'd be one hell of a drive from India to Las Vegas......

      Sorta makes you think of Apocalypse Now doesn't it?

      Is it wrong to kill someone - depends on the circumstance - and how many witnesses. Lucky for me my baby brother is the head care taker at a grave yard .

      smart ass rhetoric over for now....

      --Jack

      Smiley captioned for the humor impaired

      hum - do I need to send a royalty to the guy/gal that invented the smiley?


      ps no - its not OK.
  • As long as the term "Newbie" exists these questions are gonna keep coming and coming.

    BTW, Do you think it is wrong to Post Here?
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    • A rose by any other name...
  • lol ... This thread is killing me!

    Oh. Wait. Is that wrong?

    GT
  • killing people is........."right"
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    • "everything you do is wrong"
    • you know something, I'm with Floyd. I would rather someone ask questions, no matter how dumb they may seem, or how many times they are repeated.

      I think people get their knickers in a knot for no reason. If there's a post that you don't like or a question in a thread you don't like, no one's holding a gun to your head and forcing you to read it.

      We were all new at something at some point in our lives. Treat people the way that you would want to be treated.

      Now if you see deliberate spam, theft, or other bad behaviour, then that's different. But we really should try to be a little more patient with each other, don't you think? I mean if you needed help with something, wouldn't you want the person who's helping you to be patient with you?

      Be kind to people because there really are a lot more good people than bad.

      Just my $.02...

      peace...
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  • The new battlestar galactica is far superior to the original in every way.
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    • According to the law, there is such as thing as justifiable homicide. I won't
      go into all the details here. You can look it up in a law book if you like.

      Point is, under certain conditions, according to law anyway, it is justifiably
      okay to kill another person.

      Personally, I hope to God that I am never in a situation where I have to make
      that decision because I can never picture myself taking another life. But I'll
      be damned if I'm just going to let somebody else take mine.
    • Says YOU. HECK, the very first sentence in the NEW BG is counter to the OLD show. In fact, on the marathon they had with the old show, the TURTH was given on the VERY first show!

      And the first one covered things that haven't been covered AT ALL in the new one.

      Though it may seem hokey by todays standards, I liked the first one a LOT better.

      Steve
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    • I was a big fan of the original BSG - but agree with Michael that the new one was superior and enjoyable to watch. Hope Caprica is the same though it will be different.

      to keep to the OP intent and the India/Leaving Vegas - its interesting to note that George Lucas sued Glenn Larson over BSG as being a rip off of Star Wars.

      From my limited understanding Glen Larson did not like the changes made in the remake even though he was given a producing role in the credits. He also holds the motion picture rights to BSG and is why the currrent producers have said a film version of the new series is highly unlikely.

      Geesh - image someone standing up for his (misguided IMHO) beliefs. I can respect that even though I may not agree with them.

      Now back to our regularly schedule reply to the OP - If someone was trying to harm my children or my wife - well, what would you do? legal or not?

      I'm not going to cap someone for stealing my TV - I can go get another one - hurting my family - that's a completely different story.

      'nuff said.

      peace,
      --Jack
  • Just call it an abortion.
  • Killing people is a big crime. We have God to punished people who do such thing. Getting the live of other it just like a devil inside you!
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    • Actually biblically speaking the word is murder thou shalt not murder murdering people is a crime killing is different by definition one refers to malicious premeditation the other could be in defense .
  • I think there is a misunderstanding here, KristiDaniels isn't referring to killing(taking somes life). I think he is talking about killing somebody's business. Or am i wrong.
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    • Ok - Now Indy has made it one of life's great puzzles...good one.

      Do you see the word "business" in the title - nope.

      I don't you should kill anyone unless they really deserve it:p


      One of my favorite interviews was Steven King on some show or another where the sweeet interviewer asked him a question about how he could reconcile the wild imaginary violence he wrote about with raising four children. She mentioned his wife had said he was a patient father.

      He said it was simple. When the kids misbehaved he dismembered them in his mind and it took the pressure off. The interviewer looked shocked and I was cracking up.
  • I think any form of violence is fundamentally wrong. It will be our downfall
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    • Whatever happened to common courtesy? Morality? Conscience? Peacemakers? Do unto others as you would have them done onto to you?

      I for one am not afraid to admit that I am technically challenged!:p

      Do you think that I would even dare publically ask for advice on something technical in this forum? Heck no!

      That's why building relationships, trust, and one good turn deserves another, and face the world with a smile and you find it smiles back, is an important key ingredient to success in IM.

      If I asked a question that was complex to me, however mundane to someone who is awesome with technilogical stuff, I'd be shredded and thrown out to the dogs. I'm sorry to have to say that, but I do searches and read threads, and see people get trampled!

      I'll stick to my personal friends and relationships forged, thanks!

      But if I see someone asking a question and I can help, I'll do it in a heartbeat, whether I know them or not!

      Wish more felt that way!

      Just my opinion,

      MissTerraK
    • thats a nice thought.

      not based in reality in any way...but a nice thought.
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  • Wrong to kill is prima facae I think. Is it right to just step out and kill? No. Is it right to defend yourself and your property? By all means. My responsibility to society is to take care of myself - when it becomes safe for others to walk into my home and steal or attack me in any way, then we create a society of criminals in which no member is safe.
    If someone tries to grab my purse and run, they need to hope their throat isn't in striking area - or their nose. If I kill them accidentally dropping them to protect what is mine, then I have done society a favor. I am not responsible for their lack of knowledge of right and wrong. In the same token - if asked for help and I can give it, it is my responsibility to give it - also a necessity for a society that functions. Be neither prey nor predator.
  • I like the question. I like the debate. I like the various views on the topic. I enjoy this kind of thread. The question is alot deeper than what it seems like on the surface. I think he got exactly what he was looking for is a good wholesome discussion on the subject.
  • killing is definitely wrong =) same goes on stealing
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  • killing someone wrong whatever your reason is .. just keep your emotions and give yourself a time dont let it out until you know your cool
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