(October 24, 2013 at 2:28 pm)freedomfromfallacy Wrote:(October 24, 2013 at 2:22 pm)pocaracas Wrote: Would you shoot first?Great Question. If the criminal with the gun is in fact threatening to do mortal harm to myself or others, then yes indeed I would shoot first to prevent the criminal from continuing with their plan. I would do what any cop (I'm not in law enforcement) in this situation would, and I would not only be legally justified in doing so, I'd also be a hero.
What if you just hurt the guy and he starts shooting randomly?
Are you that good?