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I do not see why intention matters.

• strictnein 11y ago
  Motive is important in how we judge almost everything in life. Why would this be any different?
  • the-dude 11y ago
    Is that so? I am not sure. Also this leads to 'I hit you because I love you' excuses. And that is all they are, excuses.
    • delecti 11y ago
      Motive matters, but it isn't the final word.
• jeremyt 11y ago
  A scientist attempting to find a cure for cancer accidentally mixes up some chemicals and causes a huge explosion which results in 1000 deaths. Alternately, a terrorist sets off a bomb in a public place killing 1000 people. Should they each be charged with the same crime and receive the same punishment?
  • thesimpsons1022 11y ago
    I don't think that is the best example. It can be as simple as someone intentionally running over a cat versus backing out and not noticing it.
  • Jtsummers 11y ago
    Your scientist had no intent on killing anyone. Drone strikes are intended to kill. It's an unapt comparison for a discussion about two groups deliberately killing people. One classified as "terrorism" and the other classified as "war as usual/collateral damage" when they kill innocent people.
    • jeremyt 11y ago
      I was responding to a comment stating "I don't see why intention matters"
  • cam_l 11y ago
    Not if you assume punishment is the appropriate response to a crime. But if you think a mixture of public safety, admonishment, and rehabilitation is the better response, then yes probably.
• thesimpsons1022 11y ago
  intention is all that matters.