Would you kill a puppy for $1000000?
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aliens could be the pinnacle of existence
well, using the same type of logic as any other post, saying that it's possible that any outcome is possible (such as a dog mawls a baby's face instead of being a seeing eye dog)
then maybe aliens are far more important than us
btw, u ever hear the phrase, "mean people suck!"
ur belief that aliens are the pinnacle
well, using the same type of logic as any other post, saying that it's possible that any outcome is possible (such as a dog mawls a baby's face instead of being a seeing eye dog)
then maybe aliens are far more important than us
btw, u ever hear the phrase, "mean people suck!"
I might. I'd ask why the person wants be to kill the puppy.
No questions asked? Nope. Everything I kill dies for a reason and I am not sure that kind of money is worth it.
Maybe. I guess it would depend on how broke I was and the method in which I had to kill the puppy.
No questions asked? Nope. Everything I kill dies for a reason and I am not sure that kind of money is worth it.
Maybe. I guess it would depend on how broke I was and the method in which I had to kill the puppy.
I would guess that this hypothetical situation is only testing your moral disposition for the worth of a puppy's life. Bringing other factors into the equation only breaks the hypothetical question. We could also question why anyone would give you a million dollars to kill a puppy. No one is going to give you a million dollars for that, ever.
Or less extremely, but to the same point, would you tell the forum you'd kill a puppy for a million dollars? (but not getting any money, nor killing a puppy)
Now, there is such a thing as a perfectly healthy puppy, and one that has say...Parvo. That's another story. But you wouldn't have to give me money for that. I'd feel bad enough putting the puppy down. Money still wouldn't be a factor.
Not really, those 2 things have nothing to do with each other.
Dogs, cats, humans, and many other existences perish every second, and one person can't really do anything against it, at highest save few of the dying millions. If you at least try to save 1 of them, then you have my respect. If the humanity would be able to think a little more before buying a pup only to dispose of it later...
Yea, its still a puppy. Its sorta like judging others I guess, except you can probably learn more about a dog from looking at it then looking at a person(people are way more complex). Either way, I'm positive there are people that would kill a ugly puppy for a million dollars but not the cute one.
Change it up and ask yourself which one you would adopt. Many people, looking for a pet, would not want an ugly looking thing. They would want the "cute" and "adorable" one.
About my argument... Perhaps a bit cold hearted, But its true. There are many pups like the one I posted in pounds. They often are deemed unadoptable and end up being euthanized. Nobody generally wants them, especially when compared to that healthy good looking puppy in the cage next to it. It would be miserable, sitting in a cage all day, around many other dogs. If it were to live, it would basically be wasted space for a dog that someone would adopt. Killing it would free the cage for a dog that someone could adopt and care for, while putting it out of its own misery.
Sounds like you think dogs are our equals from your sarcasm, and how you talk about them. I don't feel the same way.
My mistake. Should of reread the original post again stating what the puppy looked like. I was curious if people would look the other way if they saw a hideous puppy though.
Reminds me of a story my grandpa once told me. He's a farmer that also lives on a small farm. Anyways, he said that one day, many many years ago, a woman came to his door, and gave him 6 kittens to "take care of", since they didn't want the litter. Being a farmer who slaughters animals all the time, I guess she figured he was the right guy to do it. So yea, he "took care of them". I was going to go into more details, but I'm sure you people don't want to hear them.
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I would not kill an ugly puppy unless it has a life-threatening condition and its suffering, even then I would tell somebody else to do it and ask for no money in return..I just could not put a price on life of a healthy living being, specially since its not connected to me in any way.
To understand my choice, it is necessary to completely disregard aesthetics. That is not a factor.
I would have to say, though reasonably unsure, that it would depend primarily on my mood and the way in which the puppy would be killed. Although I cannot say that I would not, under any circumstances, kill it, I can say that it would be near impossible to get me to the level where I would, even considering the positive reinforcement of a large sum of money.
I am inclined to say no. Money is not all that important anyway, and I could live a decent life if I go get a decent job without the need for the extra money. It is a thought experiment comparing conscience and selfishness. Taking the money in exchange for the life is the ultimate selfishness.
At first, I would have been inclined to answer yes to this question, should certain conditions have been met. What is the difference, I asked myself, between killing a puppy for $1,000,000, and squashing a bug for nothing? In fact, it seems even greater to kill the puppy, considering I actually get something out of it.
But they are not the same. The motivation is completely different. I doubt I could kill the puppy for one million dollars merely because I would be killing the puppy for one million dollars. That is not a good enough reason for me.
I don't have the right or the ability...
I would have to say, though reasonably unsure, that it would depend primarily on my mood and the way in which the puppy would be killed. Although I cannot say that I would not, under any circumstances, kill it, I can say that it would be near impossible to get me to the level where I would, even considering the positive reinforcement of a large sum of money.
I am inclined to say no. Money is not all that important anyway, and I could live a decent life if I go get a decent job without the need for the extra money. It is a thought experiment comparing conscience and selfishness. Taking the money in exchange for the life is the ultimate selfishness.
At first, I would have been inclined to answer yes to this question, should certain conditions have been met. What is the difference, I asked myself, between killing a puppy for $1,000,000, and squashing a bug for nothing? In fact, it seems even greater to kill the puppy, considering I actually get something out of it.
But they are not the same. The motivation is completely different. I doubt I could kill the puppy for one million dollars merely because I would be killing the puppy for one million dollars. That is not a good enough reason for me.
I don't have the right or the ability...
What if you just slapped him around a bit for $500000 instead.