Nikogas: If you (anyone) ever takes some time to watch this movie called " The Next Three Days" it is a movie that makes you think about what you would or wouldn't do in a similar situation or a situation that made you deal with similar risks and emotions. I don't know how it ends yet but either way it is thought provoking and deals with this question.
great flick,im still tryn 2 make 1 a those pop keys he made n it dude.......
justjim63port macquarie, New South Wales Australia2,592 posts
Sliprywnwt: Whether it be a loved one or a stranger?
What sort of law would allow a person to die? other than capitol punishment? All laws need to be reviewed periodically.I would rather break a law than to have someones death on my conscience.
justjim63: What sort of law would allow a person to die? other than capitol punishment? All laws need to be reviewed periodically.I would rather break a law than to have someones death on my conscience.
Hi JJ
A few scenarios were posted above. For example, if you saw some-one bashing an old woman and hit him with a fence pailing which accidentally killed him.
Even simply stealing food if your baby was starving and there was no other way of getting some.
Jeepers...this is becoming a little dark and depressing
justjim63port macquarie, New South Wales Australia2,592 posts
pisceslady7: Hi JJ
A few scenarios were posted above. For example, if you saw some-one bashing an old woman and hit him with a fence pailing which accidentally killed him.
Even simply stealing food if your baby was starving and there was no other way of getting some.
Jeepers...this is becoming a little dark and depressing
There are so many variables on this one, But generally speaking i would always attempt to save a life in deference to a law. But you're right this is getting into dark, depressing territory.
Catfoot: Oh, I can think of several examples, but I’ll give you the worse case scenario. You may have to shoot somebody to prevent him from killing another. It does need not to be so drastic. You may merely have to park it a no stopping zone to remove an apple core from your child’s throat. I’m sure you could see several other examples now.
There seems to be a lot of confusion here. In most western countries you must render assistance if you can save the life of somebody else. You are compelled by law to do whatever possible (within your capabilities and skills) to save a life without endangering other lives. Failing to do so can end you up with a charge of manslaughter; with negligence as an alternative charge.
Seeing your neighbour assaulting his wife is not enough cause to interfere and is likely to get you into trouble. However, should his actions be of such nature for a reasonable person to assume that her life is in danger, it is expected of you to try to save her, providing you can do so without exposing her or yourself, or anybody else, into further danger.
The same goes for shooting an armed bank robber.
If the aggressor should die in the process, it is most likely that his death will be attributed to misadventure with no further ado; providing that you did not use more force than needed!
All this does not mean that you may break a law to save a life.
If you see somebody on the pavement bleeding to death, you are compelled to assist him, even if only to phone for help. However, if you don’t have a phone you may not take a bystander’s phone against his will; you will stand trial for robbery – even if you return his phone to him afterwards.
Stealing baby food in a supermarket is common theft. It happens every day and is not an emergency. You will be convicted – whether your baby is hungry or not. Can you imagine a world where everybody can just walk into a supermarker to take what he wants... because he or his child is hungry!
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great flick,im still tryn 2 make 1 a those pop keys he made n it dude.......