Moral Conundrums

#1 If you were put in a position to kill one person in order to save the lives of one hundred other people, could you kill?

I'll blindly say if that one person was in process of committing a felony, and I had already tried another way to diffuse the situation w/ no luck - I would not want to kill that person, but would do so.


#2 (Page 4)Developers want to buy your home and demolish it in order to build a research center in which animal experiments will be conducted. They offer you double the market value, would you sell?

I would sell.

#3 (Page 6) You have the responsibility to fill a position within your company. A friend has applied for the position and is qualified for the job. Another applicant has applied and is a lot more qualified with many more years of experience doing the job you need filled. Both go through the processes and in the end you have to make the tough decision. Do you go with your friend who is much less qualified or the applicant that is more qualified and requires a lot less training to get started?

The new applicant.


#4 (Page 6) You discover you will die in exactly five years time but if you win a coin toss you can live for another thirty years. If you lose you will die in one months time. Would you take the gamble?

I wouldn't take the risk.

#5 (Page 7)You are shopping and notice a woman stuffing a pair of stockings into her purse. Do you report her? Why or why not?

If I saw her pick them up off the shelf, yes I would report her. Theft -regardless of monetary amount is still theft.


#6. (Page 7) You find out your partner is having an affair. Would you be any more or less upset if you found out they were having an affair with someone of the same sex?

I would be angry if it were the opposite sex, but would be repulsed if it were someone of the same sex.

#7 (Page 7) Which would you prefer, to be 100% emotionally content or 100% financially content for the rest of your life? Why?

100% emotionally content. Some of the most unhappiest people in the world are also the wealthiest.

#8 (Page 8) Imagine you are placed in a room with Adolf Hitler when he is only 3 years old. You have a gun, know exactly what he does during WWII and will not be charged in any way if you choose to kill him, but at the time he is just an innocent baby, could you pull the trigger?

Yes I could pull the trigger, I would prefer not to, but I would say that the conflict of killing a 3 year old and ultimately saving the lives of others, by taking the life of one I could live with.

#9 (Page 9) How much money, if indeed there is a price, would you need to be paid to appear in a pornographic movie? The movie is likely to be viewed by millions of people.

$100 billion - namely so those watching who end up needing therapy I would be able to pay for :p

#10 (Page 9) A 22 year old woman from San Diego who chose the nickname Natalie Dylan for herself, announced today on the Howard Stern show that she is auctioning her virginity to the highest bidder - in order to pay for college. The actual auction will be held on bunnyranch.com, where the woman's sister already works as ... bunny

What do you think of it and could you ever envision yourself doing the same?


Well given I'm not a virgin, I couldn't do that. Would I do it if I were a virgin, no way in hell...money doesn't equate love.


#11 (Page 9) You are a psychiatrist and your patient has just confided to you that he intends to kill a woman. You're inclined to dismiss the threat as idle, but you aren't sure. Should you report the threat to the police and the woman or should you remain silent as the principle of confidentiality between psychiatrist and patient demands? Should there be a law that compels you to report such threats?

Regardless of the risk I might face, I couldn't allow a threat like that go unreported. I believe there is already such a law in place.


#12 (Page 9) Your worst enemy is being sentenced to death and you are the only person who can clear their name. Do you come forward to save their life, or do you let them die because of all the pain and misery they caused you?

I would clear their name, I am not the type to forget the pain caused, but I'm also extremely forgiving.


#13 (Page 9) If you were at the scene of an accident while it was taking place and there were three people that you knew would die, but you had to power to save one who would you save?

Here are the people: A pregnant woman. Your mother. Your one true love. Why them over the others?


The pregnant woman - it's not just saving one life, but two lives.


#14. (page 10) Your best friend confides in you that he committed a crime the other day. After telling you he makes you promise not to tell anyone else. While watching the news a few days later, you see the police have arrested an innocent man for the crime your friend confessed to you he did. After pleading with him to turn himself in he defiantly says no and reminds you of the promise you made. What do you do? When is it ok to break a promise?

I wouldn't turn him in. I would handcuff my friend, and drive down to the local police station where my friend would turn himself in. :devil:
 
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#1 If you were put in a position to kill one person in order to save the lives of one hundred other people, could you kill? Nope...

#2 (Page 4)Developers want to buy your home and demolish it in order to build a research center in which animal experiments will be conducted. They offer you double the market value, would you sell?Sell Sell Sell.

#3 (Page 6) You have the repsponsibility to fill a position within your company. A friend has applied for the position and is qualified for the job. Another applicant has applied and is a lot more qualified with many more years of experience doing the job you need filled. Both go through the processes and in the end you have to make the tough decision. Do you go with your friend who is much less qualified or the applicant that is more qualified and requires a lot less training to get started? Most qualified gets the job.

#4 (Page 6) You discover you will die in exactly five years time but if you win a coin toss you can live for another thirty years. If you lose you will die in one months time. Would you take the gamble? No.

#5 (Page 7)You are shopping and notice a woman stuffing a pair of stockings into her purse. Do you report her? Why or why not? Yes, a thief is a thief no matter what is being stolen, theft should always be stopped.

#6. (Page 7) You find out your partner is having an affair. Would you be any more or less upset if you found out they were having an affair with someone of the same sex? Yeah, prolly...

#7 (Page 7) Which would you prefer, to be 100% emotionally content or 100% financially content for the rest of your life? Why? Financially, show me da money!!!!

#8 (Page 8) Imagine you are placed in a room with Adolf Hitler when he is only 3 years old. You have a gun, know exactly what he does during WWII and will not be charged in any way if you choose to kill him, but at the time he is just an innocent baby, could you pull the trigger? Nope...

#9 (Page 9) How much money, if indeed there is a price, would you need to be paid to appear in a pornographic movie? The movie is likely to be viewed by millions of people. Movie no, Playboy hell yes....$50,000.00 would do the trick....

#10 (Page 9) A 22 year old woman from San Diego who chose the nickname Natalie Dylan for herself, announced today on the Howard Stern show that she is auctioning her virginity to the highest bidder - in oder to pay for college. The actual auction will be held on bunnyranch.com, where the woman's sister already works as ... bunny

What do you think of it and could you ever envision yourself doing the same? I think it is kind of funny, as long if it is not breaking any laws more power to her....Mine is long gone, I gave it away.

#11 (Page 9) You are a psychiatrist and your patient has just confided to you that he intends to kill a woman. You're inclined to dismiss the threat as idle, but you aren't sure. Should you report the threat to the police and the woman or should you remain silent as the principle of confidentiality between psychiatrist and patient demands? Should there be a law that compels you to report such threats? Legislation of morality is like herding cats, will not work....

#12 (Page 9) Your worst enemy is being sentenced to death and you are the only person who can clear their name. Do you come forward to save their life, or do you let them die because of all the pain and misery they caused you? Save them.....

#13 (Page 9) If you were at the scene of an accident while it was taking place and there were three people that you knew would die, but you had to power to save one who would you save?

Here are the people: A pregnant woman. Your mother. Your one true love. Why them over the others? My mom, she gave me life....nuff said...

#14. (page 10) Your best friend confides in you that he committed a crime the other day. After telling you he makes you promise not to tell anyone else. While watching the news a few days later, you see the police have arrested an innocent man for the crime your friend confessed to yo he did. After pleading with him to turn himself in he defiantly says no and reminds you of the promise you made. What do you do? When is it ok to break a promise? Turn him in....
 
#4 (Page 6) You discover you will die in exactly five years time but if you win a coin toss you can live for another thirty years. If you lose you will die in one months time. Would you take the gamble?

Hmmm, I think I'd flip the coin. And I am not, by nature, a gambler. But 60 months vs one month vs 360 months. I'd take the odds.

#9 (Page 9) How much money, if indeed there is a price, would you need to be paid to appear in a pornographic movie? The movie is likely to be viewed by millions of people.

$100 billion - namely so those watching who end up needing therapy I would be able to pay for :p

You are a kind and generous person. ;)

I'm not a virgin

Now you tell me.
 
15. If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?
 
15. If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?

no.. Can't mess with free will period. If the genie in alladin won't do it, I wouldn't either. Write that down..
 
15. If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?

I could never love anyone that hated everything about me. Let them go find someone they love everything about. So no, I wouldn't want them anyways :)
 
#1 If you were put in a position to kill one person in order to save the lives of one hundred other people, could you kill?

Depends on who the person is that I would have to kill.



#2 (Page 4)Developers want to buy your home and demolish it in order to build a research center in which animal experiments will be conducted. They offer you double the market value, would you sell?

NO! Not for all the money in the world.


#3 (Page 6) You have the repsponsibility to fill a position within your company. A friend has applied for the position and is qualified for the job. Another applicant has applied and is a lot more qualified with many more years of experience doing the job you need filled. Both go through the processes and in the end you have to make the tough decision. Do you go with your friend who is much less qualified or the applicant that is more qualified and requires a lot less training to get started?

The qualified applicant.


#4 (Page 6) You discover you will die in exactly five years time but if you win a coin toss you can live for another thirty years. If you lose you will die in one months time. Would you take the gamble?

No.


#5 (Page 7)You are shopping and notice a woman stuffing a pair of stockings into her purse. Do you report her? Why or why not?

I would report her. Stealing is stealing.


#6. (Page 7) You find out your partner is having an affair. Would you be any more or less upset if you found out they were having an affair with someone of the same sex?

Nope, I would be upset either way.


#7 (Page 7) Which would you prefer, to be 100% emotionally content or 100% financially content for the rest of your life? Why?

Emotionally content. Money does not buy what is truly important (Not sayin' I do not like my Mikimotos, Coach, etc:rolleyes:)


#8 (Page 8) Imagine you are placed in a room with Adolf Hitler when he is only 3 years old. You have a gun, know exactly what he does during WWII and will not be charged in any way if you choose to kill him, but at the time he is just an innocent baby, could you pull the trigger?

No, but I would take him away and raise him differently.

#9 (Page 9) How much money, if indeed there is a price, would you need to be paid to appear in a pornographic movie? The movie is likely to be viewed by millions of people.

No amount of money. That is private.


#10 (Page 9) A 22 year old woman from San Diego who chose the nickname Natalie Dylan for herself, announced today on the Howard Stern show that she is auctioning her virginity to the highest bidder - in oder to pay for college. The actual auction will be held on bunnyranch.com, where the woman's sister already works as ... bunny

What do you think of it and could you ever envision yourself doing the same?

I think it is so very sad. I would never to it.


#11 (Page 9) You are a psychiatrist and your patient has just confided to you that he intends to kill a woman. You're inclined to dismiss the threat as idle, but you aren't sure. Should you report the threat to the police and the woman or should you remain silent as the principle of confidentiality between psychiatrist and patient demands? Should there be a law that compels you to report such threats?

I would report to the authorities and there is a law if you are threatening to harm yourself or another.

#12 (Page 9) Your worst enemy is being sentenced to death and you are the only person who can clear their name. Do you come forward to save their life, or do you let them die because of all the pain and misery they caused you?

I would let them squirm a bit, but I would tell the truth.


#13 (Page 9) If you were at the scene of an accident while it was taking place and there were three people that you knew would die, but you had to power to save one who would you save?

Here are the people: A pregnant woman. Your mother. Your one true love. Why them over the others?

The pregnant woman.


#14. (page 10) Your best friend confides in you that he committed a crime the other day. After telling you he makes you promise not to tell anyone else. While watching the news a few days later, you see the police have arrested an innocent man for the crime your friend confessed to yo he did. After pleading with him to turn himself in he defiantly says no and reminds you of the promise you made. What do you do? When is it ok to break a promise?

Like someone else said, I would not break my promise and tell, but I would make them confess.

15. (Page 11) If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?

Heck no, his loss.
 
15. If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?

Nope. If I loved the individual (although it would be odd to love someone who can hate), then I'd want that person to be happy.

But on a less altruistic note, as the Rooster of 44 Stars said, can't - and don't want to - mess with free will.

And as a side note, Clowns baby, I usually like your AVs... this one though. Hm. Not sure about it. Just sayin' :D
 
Nope. If I loved the individual (although it would be odd to love someone who can hate), then I'd want that person to be happy.

But on a less altruistic note, as the Rooster of 44 Stars said, can't - and don't want to - mess with free will.

And as a side note, Clowns baby, I usually like your AVs... this one though. Hm. Not sure about it. Just sayin' :D

Just for you ;)
 
15. If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?

Nope. If she was too stupid to see what a wonderful catch I am, then who needs her?
 
#1 If you were put in a position to kill one person in order to save the lives of one hundred other people, could you kill?
God, how do I choose just one person to kill? Can I have at least five?


#2 (Page 4)Developers want to buy your home and demolish it in order to build a research center in which animal experiments will be conducted. They offer you double the market value, would you sell?
Sell that house, especially in today's real estate environment!

#3 (Page 6) You have the repsponsibility to fill a position within your company. A friend has applied for the position and is qualified for the job. Another applicant has applied and is a lot more qualified with many more years of experience doing the job you need filled. Both go through the processes and in the end you have to make the tough decision. Do you go with your friend who is much less qualified or the applicant that is more qualified and requires a lot less training to get started?
You go with the more qualified person. Your friend should be mature enough to know the distinction between professional and personal lives. As they say in The Godfather, it's strictly business, not personal.

#4 (Page 6) You discover you will die in exactly five years time but if you win a coin toss you can live for another thirty years. If you lose you will die in one months time. Would you take the gamble?
Flip the coin. If I get 30 years that's enough time to raise a family. If I get one month that's enough time to have one helluva goodbye party/coke-fueled orgy.

#5 (Page 7)You are shopping and notice a woman stuffing a pair of stockings into her purse. Do you report her? Why or why not?
I would confront her. Bet she has a good story lol.

#6. (Page 7) You find out your partner is having an affair. Would you be any more or less upset if you found out they were having an affair with someone of the same sex?
I would be less upset, but only slightly. I understand that maybe she wants vagina (I really understand what it's like to want vaginas), but even though I can't offer her a vagina, I would still be very hurt by the cheating, regardless of how she's doing it. If she wants vagina, I expect her to be honest with me about that.

#7 (Page 7) Which would you prefer, to be 100% emotionally content or 100% financially content for the rest of your life? Why?
I would go with financially content, because it would allow me to guarantee myself the basic needs - food, clothing, shelter. With those things taken care of then I'll be able to focus on being even more than content in my emotions.

#8 (Page 8) Imagine you are placed in a room with Adolf Hitler when he is only 3 years old. You have a gun, know exactly what he does during WWII and will not be charged in any way if you choose to kill him, but at the time he is just an innocent baby, could you pull the trigger?

Nah, I'd make sure the Goldbergs up the street adopted him... :D

#9 (Page 9) How much money, if indeed there is a price, would you need to be paid to appear in a pornographic movie? The movie is likely to be viewed by millions of people.

Provided I get to choose what I have to do in the movie, who it's with, there's enough bleach in the world to swab down the orifices of the porn star I'd be fucking, etc., I suppose there is a price but I don't know what it would be. Somewhere in the millions I guess. As for millions of people watching it, well duh. If I'm going to do this I want to be in the most famous porno of all time!

#10 (Page 9) A 22 year old woman from San Diego who chose the nickname Natalie Dylan for herself, announced today on the Howard Stern show that she is auctioning her virginity to the highest bidder - in oder to pay for college. The actual auction will be held on bunnyranch.com, where the woman's sister already works as ... bunny

What do you think of it and could you ever envision yourself doing the same?

The real question is can I envision anyone actually bidding to have sex with me? Nope!

#11 (Page 9) You are a psychiatrist and your patient has just confided to you that he intends to kill a woman. You're inclined to dismiss the threat as idle, but you aren't sure. Should you report the threat to the police and the woman or should you remain silent as the principle of confidentiality between psychiatrist and patient demands? Should there be a law that compels you to report such threats?

You mean this isn't already a law?


#12 (Page 9) Your worst enemy is being sentenced to death and you are the only person who can clear their name. Do you come forward to save their life, or do you let them die because of all the pain and misery they caused you?

I let them live. That's better revenge, letting them live with the knowledge they owe me their life...

#13 (Page 9) If you were at the scene of an accident while it was taking place and there were three people that you knew would die, but you had to power to save one who would you save?

Here are the people: A pregnant woman. Your mother. Your one true love. Why them over the others?

I don't have a one true love right now, so I'll say my mother. She gave me life, she raised me, she raised my sister, she loved my dad and took care of him all the way to the bitter end. Seems the least I can do is save her in a hypothetical situation... :)

#14. (page 10) Your best friend confides in you that he committed a crime the other day. After telling you he makes you promise not to tell anyone else. While watching the news a few days later, you see the police have arrested an innocent man for the crime your friend confessed to yo he did. After pleading with him to turn himself in he defiantly says no and reminds you of the promise you made. What do you do? When is it ok to break a promise?

This is exactly why I would never make blanket promises.


15. (Page 11) If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?

Nah. Plenty of fish in the sea.
 

Ummm they say the first part of fixing a problem is admitting it...therefore I'll deny it :D

15. If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?

No I couldn't do that, b/c if I loved someone that much, I wouldn't want to live a day w/o them -much less 10 years+ w/o them.
 
#16. You are an inmate in a concentration camp. A sadistic guard is about to hang your son who tried to escape and wants you to pull the chair from underneath him. He says that if you don’t he will not only kill your son but some other innocent inmate as well. You don’t have any doubt that he means what he says. What should you do?

 
#16. You are an inmate in a concentration camp. A sadistic guard is about to hang your son who tried to escape and wants you to pull the chair from underneath him. He says that if you don’t he will not only kill your son but some other innocent inmate as well. You don’t have any doubt that he means what he says. What should you do?

Kill the guard.
 
Because that worked so well for the other campers :rolleyes:
Moral of the story? Don't underestimate a pissed off mother. :D

However, I can tell you (as a mother), no matter how cold it sounds I physically couldn't be the one to kill my child. :eek:
 
15. If you loved someone with all your heart and they hated everything about you, would you shorten their life by 10 years if it meant they would love you in return?

That's an odd one, but I get it. A couple friend of mine is like that. They love each other, but at the same time hate each other. It's interesting. They're total opposites.

I would rather have 10 years of happiness than 30 years of constant bickering and fighting.
 
Moral of the story? Don't underestimate a pissed off mother. :D

However, I can tell you (as a mother), no matter how cold it sounds I physically couldn't be the one to kill my child. :eek:

Completely understandable on both counts ;)
 
Moral of the story? Don't underestimate a pissed off mother. :D

However, I can tell you (as a mother), no matter how cold it sounds I physically couldn't be the one to kill my child. :eek:

yup... *nods in agreement*


That's an odd one, but I get it. A couple friend of mine is like that. They love each other, but at the same time hate each other. It's interesting. They're total opposites.

I would rather have 10 years of happiness than 30 years of constant bickering and fighting.


and AMEN!!
 
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