cliveandrews Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 For example, Josh Fox, the creator of the film "Gasland." By propogating lies about fracking in his films, he is building up social pressure to pass legislation that poses a threat to our lives. Isn't it moral to kill him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oso Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiral Architect Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I'd be more interested in knowing how you came to that conclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 For example, Josh Fox, the creator of the film "Gasland." By propogating lies about fracking in his films, he is building up social pressure to pass legislation that poses a threat to our lives. Isn't it moral to kill him? Are you asking if it would be moral for you to kill him? Or for me? For me, it wouldn't be moral to kill him, or anyone who is a threat to my life on a societal level. If a country's politics poses a sufficient threat to my life to warrant drastic action, that action for me would be to move to another country. I don't need to go on a killing spree in the foolish hope that it would make my life better. In general, fighting (in the literal sense) at great personal expense and with little or no hope of success, for some remote goal or against some remote threat, is not a moral choice. mdegges 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondhander Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I'd be more interested in knowing how you came to that conclusion. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowalskil Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 For example, Josh Fox, the creator of the film "Gasland." By propogating lies about fracking in his films, he is building up social pressure to pass legislation that poses a threat to our lives. Isn't it moral to kill him? A better option is to debate the issue. Ludwik . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Danneskjold Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 No; you truly are better off simply spreading truth. And if the worst should happen, to paraphrase heinlein (i think): Make whatever laws you find necessary; I'll obey the ones i agree with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylab72 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Why do so many people seem to think it is O.K. to kill a man simply because you disagree with him? It is neither fun nor prudent. I do not recommend starting fights you cannot finish without a good exit strategy, your intended victim may have friends who agree with you about killing people. mdegges 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylab72 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 If you need a rule. It is NEVER moral to initiate the use of force in human relations, responding to force already initiated is moral for any defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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