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cloud8a · July 1, 2009, 11:00 PM

So are the cops morally responsible for the suspects death if they shot him when he pulled a weapon, after they chased him down? OR SINCE WE PAID THEM to do it with our tax money they are not morally responsible any more?

I guess the laws of morality change when money is involved.

July 1, 2009, 11:00 PM	#137
cloud8a Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 399	So are the cops morally responsible for the suspects death if they shot him when he pulled a weapon, after they chased him down? OR SINCE WE PAID THEM to do it with our tax money they are not morally responsible any more? I guess the laws of morality change when money is involved.