Let's assume that I want to manipulate people in to thinking well of me. In order to do this, I need to do something spectacular that will attract the attention of the media.
So I start my neighbor's house on fire with him and his family in it. I wait, while the fire builds in size and strength. And at just the right moment, I rush in among the flames and lead everyone to safety.
Am I a hero...or an arsonist? A great humanitarian...or a cynical criminal?
2007-04-05 03:29:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Oh, let's make the hypothetical a little more accurate (from a LIB's point of view):
Your neighbor's ancestors in UK were involved in the slave trade 300 years ago. Your neighbor's kids have recently begun to run right along your fence, as a shortcut coming hiome from school, and the fence JUST MIGHT actually be inside your property line.
So when you set the fire, what other choice did you have? Setting the fire was the right thing to do, and then rescuing your neighbor REALLY shows what a fine humanitarian you are.
Your neighbor complaining that his house burned down and his kids were at risk? Hey, it's fault for moving there and besides, NOW he's feeling the pain of those people who are losing THEIR homes because of the sub-prime market tanking.
2007-04-05 03:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What?? Doing something evil to make people think well of you is insane. You better be careful. You are starting to sound like the Iranians
2007-04-05 10:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by gerafalop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arsonist and a nut.
2007-04-05 10:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
arsonist and criminal
Not only should you be charged with arson, but also attempted murder and willfull destruction of property
2007-04-05 10:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋