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> Would You Sacrifice Your Life For Another?
 
Would you sacrifice your life to save another's?
Yes [ 31 ]  [96.88%]
No [ 1 ]  [3.12%]
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  Posted on 14-Dec-2004, 12:07 AM
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This is a question I've been asking myself for years.

I would have to say yes.


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Posted on 14-Dec-2004, 01:00 AM
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That's a very weighted question for this early in the morning. wink.gif
I think that it would depend on the situation and who I'd be trying to save. Equally important for my decision is to consider if it's worth my children growing up without a mother. Maybe that sounds selfish, but that would definitely factor in. unsure.gif


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It is the one question that most ask and hope their answer is never put to the test. Some jobs give one more of a chance to test this. Lets hope that you never get a chance to put your answer to the test and find yourself lacking.


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I have no doubts about it. My biggest fear would be what if I failed, not sure I could live with that one. sad.gif
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Posted on 14-Dec-2004, 09:59 AM
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Yes, I would. When I was in the Army for 5 years I would have taken a bullet for any American out there. I would not limit this now to just Americans. I also believe it would be situational and depending on the circumstances. My answer is still yes.


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Posted on 14-Dec-2004, 11:15 AM
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O'siyo,
~ Wow! What a 'heavy' question unsure.gif I have asked this question as well as been asked this very question, and without hesitation, I would say YES! sleep.gif If the situation ever arose, there must be a 'reason' for it, and I would be honoured to give my life so that another may live..life sure can be 'crazy' eh? wine.gif
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I sais yes. I think most of us would answer that question as yes especially if you have children or a very close loved one. There are a lot of Christains who would die for their God...I'm not at that point yet, but I do know that if I had to save Ryan's life I would gladly die. If I had children, there is no way my life would get in the way of them staying alive to become great people. I'm rambling. Obviously I've never been in the situation, but I like to think that if I had to I would be able to. Freekenny put it perfectly.


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Yes, though I can't say that for just anyone. I'd risk my life for anybody, but I'll only give my life for a few.


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Posted on 13-Mar-2005, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE (oldraven @ 09-Feb-2005, 01:11 PM)
I'd risk my life for anybody, but I'll only give my life for a few.

This is an interesting and important distinction you made, oldraven and I can follow it.
I answered this question with "YES" because I truely believe that if I ever came into the situation that giving my life would save another one or more this would be the path which was meant for me and I would see it as an honor to do so.

I know I echoed Freekenny's answer...because I feel and believe exactly the same way.


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I cast a "null vote" in this poll due to the wording of the poll. Over the course of my career (I am a paramedic cross-trained in both fire service and law enforcement) I have RISKED my life for others several times, but obviously have not "sacrificed" it. My feeling is that self respect demands that I respect my own life as much as I do the lives of others and years of training and experience allow me to assess the risks of a situation, accept the risks of a situation, and take action when the potential benefit outweighs the potential risks.

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Yes I would, since I believe in reincarnation I have no fear for death, hence I would give my life to someone who faced death


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I would give my life for another... my children come to mind first. I had no idea the love for a child could be so strong until my son was born. This willingness to do anything to protect him just bubbled to the surface, it was such an intense feeling too.

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QUOTE (Swanny @ 17-Mar-2005, 08:23 PM)
I cast a "null vote" in this poll due to the wording of the poll. Over the course of my career (I am a paramedic cross-trained in both fire service and law enforcement) I have RISKED my life for others several times, but obviously have not "sacrificed" it. My feeling is that self respect demands that I respect my own life as much as I do the lives of others and years of training and experience allow me to assess the risks of a situation, accept the risks of a situation, and take action when the potential benefit outweighs the potential risks.

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Posted on 09-Jun-2005, 06:42 PM
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Oh, how sad that he didn't live to see his child born! He was so young himself...

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