How Far Would You Go?

[Anglesachse]

I swear to god, I would kill anybody who laid a hand on my son. But is it right or wrong.

Murder or not?

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[Ted Moen]

A friend of mine, a combat vet from Vietnam 100% PTSD, died in prison for killing a brother-in-law who was abusing his sister. So sad. It is so easy for those of us with PTSD to ignore the consequences of behavior, especially morally righteous behavior. We will do what needs to be done, just like we did in combat, regardless of personal consequences.

I know what I would feel like doing in such a situation. I would hope I would be able to manage those intense feelings and provide the appropriate information to the appropriate authorities let them take it from there while I provided and shared emotional support with others.

Ted

 

[Jimmy1]

You know what, I don't think this has anything to do with being in the military, or PTSD. I think if anyone hurt, molested, or abused any of my children/step children or grandchildren I would just pick my moment then f*ck them up real bad, take them within an inch of their life, make them suffer, then drop them outside a police station with a note explaining everything pinned to their chest (with a sharp stick). Child molesters over here don't do real well in prison. The bitches inside give payback.

I reckon with mitigating circumstances I would do very little time.

Now if they killed one of my own it would be a totally different scenario.

 

[arwarfighter]

I know what I would do. And I'll just say blow torch, pliers, drill, sheetrock screws, vibrating pens. Hog farm. No officer I have no idea where (insert name of effing piece of sh@t here) went.

 

[tho9900]

I used to live near a CIA contractor in Washington D.C... I guess he was a spook... anyway... he had a litany of things to do before you raise a hand even to the person... including tax evasion charges submitted anonymously (automatic 6 yrs audit) calling from a nearby town on a payphone reporting domestic violence at the house on his sister/brother... the victim usually denies it which brings about an investigation etc because that is a symptom of domestic abuse.. this includes talking to coworkers and bosses about did they notice X going on... . .. on and on... he said they have to suffer before you act... I was real nice to this guy believe me..

 

[Wagon]

I tend to agree with your CIA guy. I have not raised a fist in violence since February of 1990. It does not mean I have not retaliated.

I even try to refrain from other things as well now. It's just allot of energy wasted to feel good for a little bit and then feel bad again anyway or worse.

Problem is, I can't trust myself. If the damn breaks. I don't know what will happen. I'll end up in jail for sure, maybe for good. I keep a tight lid on it and avoid situations that may result in violence. I also have no weapons....none.

I was thinking about getting a baseball bat, but then I would have been in jail last week already.

 

[Bill Simmons]

Kill my wife? Rape my kid? I will kill your ass on the spot...end of story.

 

[JarHed]

I think some ancient tortures come to mind. I have registered sex offenders living my town, ya' ll probably do as well.

I'm an apolitical person but I do think there's a liberal agenda at work here. The idea that these people can be rehabed and then releced back into the community is just stupid. Maybe some can but not most. What ever is wrong with them will never be correctable.

When people like this go to trial a jury has to determine, by the evidence given, whether they are guilty or not. The system is flawed because there are so many cases that the whole plea bargining thing just makes it easier for them to get off.

I think in the least the removal of the 'offending' body part would be justified. But then our constitution protects us all against 'cruel or unusual punishments'.

I would gladly forfeit my life to protect my family. This issue really gets my guts twisted. Sorry.

Jar

 

[jamz]

I agree with Jimmy, I think anyone PTSD or not would have the same thoughts going thru their minds if someone they cared for was hurt by someone else.

Hard call but I know what I would do. And that's with thinking thru the consequences aswell.