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Intent is huge. If my friend says something incredibly aggressive, but I know they are being facetious or sarcastic or humorous, I will find it amusing. If I kn
by sliverstorm 13y ago
Intent is huge. If my friend says something incredibly aggressive, but I know they are being facetious or sarcastic or humorous, I will find it amusing. If I know they are being serious, I will not find it amusing.
Actions are generally equal regardless intent, but IMO words depend immensely on intent.
- msandford 13y agoI tend to agree but not completely. Someone mentioned further up that there are multiple categories of murder and also manslaughter, the conviction of which depends on intent.
- sliverstorm 13y agoBy "actions are equal regardless intent", I was referring to the impact on the victim. Sorry for not being more clear!