Is there ever a reason to kill besides self defense?

NoxiousGas · Jul 26, 2013

Paulwenz said:

My friend discussed this a few times, the amount of data that is collected on people from an early age and the little that is done with it for the public good.

Medical and school records when combined by the age of 10 can indicate where a child will go in life , those children who should be fostered because they are gifted , those other children and where they might be employed later, and those children who have medical and social problems.

At this point we have an opportunity to improve society by making best use of what we know, instead we ignore the valuable data .
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because what you suggest has already been tried to some degree, remember Hitler?

Who decides what child is worthy of what attentions or opportunities, You?

While I can understand your sentiment, the idea in practice would almost certainly lead to more division and turmoil than it would alleviate.

Paulwenz · Jul 26, 2013

We have a responsibility to look after those who are mentally ill and those who have criminal tendencies before we let them loose on society.

At present opportunities go to those with the best connections or the rich, so a child from a poor background who is gifted won't get a chance but a rich kid who is a dill will.

Just make things fairer?

Who decides?
Right now money does.

I have seen some very bright poor kids go nowhere in life , this seems a waste?

Paulwenz · Jul 26, 2013

the idea in practice would almost certainly lead to more division and turmoil than it would alleviate."

This is what we have now under the present system where education is unequal.

childofdelight · Jul 26, 2013

wheelchairfrver said:

Is there ever really a reason to kill someone except in defense of your self, family or friends?

I was trying to think of some, but really cant come up with any.
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How should we define "self-defense?"

Is it only self-defense when someone's life (i.e. continued existence) is being threatened?

deviate · Jul 26, 2013

Paulwenz said:

My friend discussed this a few times, the amount of data that is collected on people from an early age and the little that is done with it for the public good.

Medical and school records when combined by the age of 10 can indicate where a child will go in life , those children who should be fostered because they are gifted , those other children and where they might be employed later, and those children who have medical and social problems.

At this point we have an opportunity to improve society by making best use of what we know, instead we ignore the valuable data .
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Eugenics much?

deviate · Jul 26, 2013

If someone raped my sister, I would hunt him down and kill him. If anyone inflicts great harm of any of my family I would retaliate.

childofdelight · Jul 27, 2013

deviate said:

If someone raped my sister, I would hunt him down and kill him. If anyone inflicts great harm of any of my family I would retaliate.
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My only words of advice are to refrain from acting in ways that are self-serving.

Vengeance can be both honorable and just, but mercy can be equally satisfying in several instances.

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