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Originally Posted by MilitaryPower
I seem to remember some psychological study that said that the average person fantasizes about killing the bad guy and being a hero (just like in the movies). I cannot lie that I don't fantasize about being the hero sometimes (by shooting, stabbing, or beating, or all. Such is imagination), but in real life I don't want to hurt anybody, unless I have to.
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I agree, most people probably do think about what it would feel like to take another life. Call it morbid curiosity or just a simple "I wonder..." thought; and 99% of people (my made up percentage) keep it in their head. I think this is true because of some of the freaks you see in the news who went out to kill someone to see what it felt like or because their favorite game "made them do it" ( B.S. in my opinion).
Also like MP said, people want to be the hero whether it be conscious or sub-conscious. With that I think that most people, and I would guess all on this thread, would rather take the risk of personal harm and also the mental effects of taking someone else's life in order to protect those who can't. I sense a large military/former military grouping (hehe, I had to put it like that) on this forum and that goes without saying that they would/have/will put their life on the line for others. Does that mean they WANT to take another life or are willing to if the situation arises, I think the 2nd option holds true.
I know in my adult life I have never wanted for anyone to die, but have made it clear to my family that I would not hesitate in my decision if confronted with BG' slife over victim's life.
Also as stated before, I think the comment to "want to stab someone" was a joke (I hope).