Am I picking up a theme here, Christine? There is no way to predict what I would do in a dire situation. I cannot imagine that I could kill anyone. Nor can I imagine that anyone would take any member of my family hostage. And I fervently hope never to be in a situation like that. I know I am evading the question, but I don't really want to think about it. Too creepy.
Cindy,
41
VA USA
I would probably
want to kill someone who had my family hostage, but I know I would let
professionals handle a situation like that ~ I trust they would know of
the best solution and they would have the means to handle it correctly.
This question seems just slightly off the wall; I mean,
who's going to say "gee no, I would just let them keep them hostage
forever or let them just walk away unscathed after putting everyone I
love through torture and hell."
Fisch,
47
Preston, CT USA
I'd try to avoid it, but I suppose I would if I had to.
Karen,
23
Ames, IA USA
If I was sure it would free them and not get them killed. Or if I knew they'd for sure be killed, if I didn't, I'd take the risk.
Judy,
62
Easton, KS USA
I would do everything in my power to ensure the safety of my family...if that meant killing whomever was holding them, then so be it. I would never want to kill anyone, but under the right circumstances and out of necessity for my survival or the survival of my family, I would kill another human being.
Doug2,
30
Kansas City, KS USA
My first thought was Yes - but I don't know if I could kill anyone, no matter what they'd done to me. If it ever happens (God forbid), we'll see.
Aly,
17
Cardiff UK
Not unless there was no other way to resolve the situation.
Jill,
61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
No. I'd let the
police handle it. They have the expertise to negotiate with the hostage
takers and
determine if killing them is necessary. They have the tools, the skills,
and the legal authority to do it. I don't.
Cathie,
53
Novi, MI USA
Yes, in a second!
Tam
i highly highly doubt it.
Cara,
19
Valparasio, IN USA
I don't know.
Jane,
63
West Linn, OR USA
I don't know.
Laura,
38
Lowell, MA USA
Yes. I believe
in the commandment that says "Thou shalt not kill" but I also
believe that God is a
loving God who takes the situation into account. If not, there's a lot
of soldiers who are murderers.
Reba,
57
Gaithersburg, MD USA
It's a possibility, but you never know until you're in that particular situation.
Tracy,
24
Ocean City, NJ USA
If that's what it took.
Janet,
45
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
I can't see myself completing such an act. In all likelihood such an action would probably lead to the death of all involved, including the family
Felicia,
37
Lowell, MA USA
No, but I would try to negotiate with them to find out what they want. This would be the best way to make sure my family wouldn't get hurt.
Melodi,
19
Gahanna, OH USA
No, I don't think I would.
Alias Irrelevante
It depends on if they meant to kill them. I think killing is an aweful harsh punishment if this individual has no intention of killing. I would wound them severely to render them powerless.
Stephanie,
27
TX USA
If that was the only way.
Keri-Jade,
23
Brampton, Ontario CANADA