What drives a conflict with no solution that leads to death? I think that all depends on the scenario taking place. If a problem is completely unsolvable, you have to end it immediately. In my opinion, if I was stuck with a conflicting person or problem, I would want to get rid of it. I consider myself to be very impatient and easily annoyed. For example, in The Crucible Danforth got so fed up with the whole witchcraft hysteria that killed innocent people. Danforth hung people for the sake of “resolution”.
Another reason for death is those who are in authority. But this way of ending conflicts isn’t always a bad thing. For instance, doctors are people with authority. Say a patient’s life is on the verge of death, the doctor might think putting them to sleep would be better. In doing this, the patient won’t suffer with anymore pain. The family and friends would probably think that’s the right decision to make. The police are also an example of authority. In dangerous situations where someone is loaded with weapons and harming bystanders, the police have no choice but to take action. If things get out of hand, the police might have to shoot the person down. They are doing so for safety reasons.
I think killing another human is a very inhumane thing to do. I think that people with authority shouldn't be allowed to place a death sentance on anyone and even imprisonment for life is a better punishment.
ReplyDeleteKilling another human is obviously wrong, but sometimes death is caused purposely and sometimes on accident. In the case of Danforth, that was completely wrong and on purpose. But, sometimes its not on purpose; sometimes its an accident or to take away pain near death (the doctor example). Death is a unwanted consequence of conflict but sometimes a natural part of life.
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