[extropy-chat] POLITICS: terrorism and strategies

[Acy James Stapp]

Kevin Freels wrote:
> I read that Robert proposed this as the utilitarian solution. Did he
> ever claim it as HIS personal solution?

No, however I am interested if he would be willing to make the
personal sacrifice necessary to accomplish the utilitarian solution.

Acy

>> Robert J. Bradbury wrote:
>>> Instead we are content to sit on our hands and ignore "passive"
>>> destruction of life which significantly exceeds in all
>>> probability some planned "active" destruction of life (which some
>>> so strongly object to).  I.e.  "Oh don't mind me -- I'm just
>>> guilty of the sins of omission rather than sins of commission...".
>>
>> If, given certain knowledge that Hitler (or some other abominable
>> historical figure) was going to commit massive genocide, you were
>> able to go back in time and assasinate him before he could
>> cause any damage [1], would you? Assume that you personally
>> would be caught, tried, and executed. Would you pull the trigger?