BF2S Forums Would you give up your life?

Kmarion wrote:

usmarine2005 wrote:

Yes.  I wasn't in a fire fight in Cykla, Iraq for fun.  I hope I made at least one persons life better.  If not, at least I hope my actions may have saved the life of a fellow Marine so they could still be at home with their kids or something like that.

Hey USM.. I think you should make this your avatar. http://i11.tinypic.com/6og6hz7.gif

Kmarion wrote:

Flaming_Maniac wrote:

Kmarion wrote:

Hey USM.. I think you should make this your avatar. http://i11.tinypic.com/6og6hz7.gif

There is a reason.. I promise..lol

I have avatars turned off.


edit;  I see what you did there smart ass.

Last edited by usmarine2005 (2007-12-12 20:48:47)

No.

My life is the most important thing to me.

I think most parents would give their lives for their kids or spouse in the right circumstance.  For my country???  That's a toss up but not likely.  I used to be a flag waving patriot who thought my country was infallible (yep, I flew my flags before 9/11/01) and my government and people worth my sacrifice.  That illusion has diminished considerably over the course of this president's terms.  For individuals, possibly under the right circumstances...can't think of any at the moment, but sure.  It would have to seriously outweigh the loss of me raising my kids and being a loving husband to my wife before giving my life for one of you.

Kmarion wrote:

Just tell me to stick it next time .

I think I could be more vulgar then that...but roger over.

Catch me at the right (wrong) time and yes, in a minute.

I've already done too many things that have made my life shit, just so someone else's is better, most of the time they don't even realise. I don't know whether I'd take the final step though, haven't been in a situation like that. It depends.

Turquoise wrote:

I donno lol

Fixed

probably yes, depending on the circumstances. Difficult to say now, sitting in my comfy armchair. It's like asking someone what they'd do in a life or death situation, war for example. You just don't know until the situation comes up.

What I would definitely not do, however, is simply trade my life for someone else's, with no apparent benefits for a greater cause.

FEOS wrote:

Would you?

Not to trade with someone in a better situation with you...but to make someone else's life better/allow them to live.

If so, what situation would drive you to that decision?

I have my own thoughts...I will wait for some additional responses before weighing in.

My love for my wife and children would drive me to that decision.  It is my duty to protect them and, if necessary, give up my life to allow them to live.  I'd like to say I'd do it for someone else, but since it would leave my children fatherless and my wife without my support, I can't say I wouldn't hesitate.  Another situation would be if I came upon a woman or child being attacked.  But I don't think I'd have to give up my life because I'd have a good chance of coming out alive.  For my country, if I needed to defend my homeland from foreign invaders, I would gladly serve and, if necessary, give up my life so the way of life I defended could continue.  However, I prefer General Patton's stance on that issue.

I once saw a little girl drowning and I jumped in the water the instant I saw her. I didnt think about my safety.

Im_Dooomed wrote:

No.

The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his - George S. Patton