• Pronell@lemmy.world
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    20 days ago

    You do have a point there. What I was predicting was that the targets would quickly become “anyone we don’t like” and then the trolley comes for us all.

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      20 days ago

      That is a valid concern! And it’s the main reason I’m generally against vigilantism, since I’ve grown up. (Also, I edited my comment while you were replying - I didn’t mean to rugpull you, I just realised I wasn’t articulate enough in my point about the trolley problem applying).

      But, murder is still murder and this guy is probably going to get caught and put on trial, and punished. I think most people who wouldn’t risk it before this won’t risk it now, and certainly not for petty grievances, but if someone’s situation is dire enough…

    • TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee
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      20 days ago

      Lol, weren’t you just complaining about people misusing the trolley problem…and now you’re worried about the trolley becoming the star of Steven kings Christine?

      The trolley problem isn’t a law or anything. It’s literally just a tool for kids to explore questionable ethical dilemmas, and it doesn’t really apply to the real world. Which means it’s perfectly suitable for shit posting memes.