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229791
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Post by
Hyperspacerebel
Because the other points had already been dealt with extensively; if not in this thread, in the other one.
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229791
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Hyperspacerebel
Because the other points had already been dealt with extensively; if not in this thread, in the other one. I can assure that I only used those points b/c they're, atleast according to my knowledge, are still valid.
End vs. Consequence.
Already dealt with.
Post by
Squishalot
Exactly. A means is different than a consequence.No, flipping the switch causes the death of one people who wasn't involved on the scheme (
the trolley was heading for the 4 people
). Also pushing a person causes the death of one people who wasn't involved on the scheme. If you consciously make these decisions, you have committed a murder, and here the law says that there's no excuse for murder.
Actually, the worst that you could be convicted for is manslaughter (i.e. no
mens rea
edit: not sure if that's what you guys call Murder 2). However, laws generally have a 'good Samaritan' provision that provides for lack of legal culpability in the event that you cause injury in the process of assisting someone from a life threatening situation.
So legally, you would probably get away free.
Post by
Cambo
Push said trolley OFF the rail?
/hero
Post by
Squishalot
Good Samaritan laws won't help you if you intentionally injure someone, and especially if you weren't trying to help the injured party. You have to be very careful to be fully protected by Good Samaritan laws; this is coming from a trained volunteer rescue worker.
Leave law out of this.
Yes, I realise. Just pointing out that the law itself isn't terribly clear, and so shouldn't be used in the debate.
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