The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Your moral obligation to help innocents at risk?

AAshooter · October 3, 2005, 10:53 AM

For me this is a lot simplier question when you are on your own. However, when you are married, have dependent children (and perhaps wife/parents) and are the primary provider, your obligation to them is huge.

I have to temper my personal beliefs, instincts and impulses to consider them. My personal safety aside, the impact of me becoming seriously injuried, disabled, or killed is substantial to a family. Do I have the right to put their well-being at risk? Does my commitment to them outweigh my obligation to take action? For me the question gets much tougher with these considerations.

October 3, 2005, 10:53 AM	#61
AAshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2001 Posts: 379	For me this is a lot simplier question when you are on your own. However, when you are married, have dependent children (and perhaps wife/parents) and are the primary provider, your obligation to them is huge. I have to temper my personal beliefs, instincts and impulses to consider them. My personal safety aside, the impact of me becoming seriously injuried, disabled, or killed is substantial to a family. Do I have the right to put their well-being at risk? Does my commitment to them outweigh my obligation to take action? For me the question gets much tougher with these considerations. __________________ Play hard, shoot often, leave well worn guns!