[voice] a not so small inquiry

[cyberphiliac]

...From my observations, the residents of this world seem to have many different opinions on this matter, so I would like to pose a question to those who see this message

Comments

[arrogant_mage]

I'd rather not have to kill, but in some cases you have no choice, because they will kill many more if you don't.

[cyberphiliac]

Then would that be the only acceptable case?

[arrogant_mage]

Most likely. But I can't really speak for a situation I have not yet experienced.

I should probably also mention that those who do need to be killed have a very distinct feeling to them. In terms someone not from my world would understand, a taint of corruption perhaps?

[cyberphiliac]

[processes this]

...So you have only killed those who have this "taint"?

[takatori_heir]

There are dark beasts who prey on the innocent, whom cannot be touched by the law. There will always be those who exist to take care of them.

[cyberphiliac]

So then it is acceptable to harm those who would harm others.

[takatori_heir]

If they cannot be stopped through official channels.

[cyberphiliac]

But only those people are acceptable to harm.

[dissidentt]

It's necessary in some instances.

[cyberphiliac]

Such as?

[dissidentt]

If a situation calls for the extermination of an individual to ensure the safety of countless others, for example.

[cyberphiliac]

But otherwise it is unacceptable?

[flower_of_glory]

Well, if it's to defend yourself or those you care about, that's one thing, but if it's in cold blood, it's another.

Of course, then there's also wars...

[cyberphiliac]

So then what is the difference between those circumstances?

[flower_of_glory]

[crap, this was harder than explaining things to the old Luke...]

Well, if you're defending yourself or those close to you, you're not intending on hurting someone, just keeping others from being hurt.

If you kill someone in cold blood, though, that's wrong. You never have the right to simply take someone's life.

[cyberphiliac]

[and it's about to get harder]

...Why not?

[roseofpurity]

I believe that the taking of any life is wrong.

[cyberphiliac]

Why?

[roseofpurity]

How could anyone have the authority to say that a single person's life is not needed?

[cyberphiliac]

No one is directly given authorities of that level. But if someone can perform the action without being punished for it, isn't that the same as allowing them the authority?