I was watching FELON, its a wonderful heart-warming story of a man who was put in prison for killing an intruder who break into his house and was sentenced to three to seven years undergoing a hard, tough life in jail.cry
The idea caught me aback, one part of our human instinct amazes me is our ability to defend and give our life for a family or someone we love the most at all cost.ninja That is my own thought though, that might not be a conclusive generalization i guess, but anyway, How far can you give your life for someone?
Thoughts anyone? happy
[question posted by torchablazed]
responses and comments:
Thats an absolutely AMAZING movie..I watched it afew weeks ago with my husband and just loved it..Woudl I give my life for someone? My kids, and only my kids... [Ravenladyj]
Yes, its one of the best movies of the year I watched, kids are treasures of this life ! Thanks for your response. [torchablazed]
One can get a true measure of how strongly one feels about this only at adverse times. Although I have not reached a life threatning or giving situation, there have been instances that i have put myself forward at those times whenever there was any form of pressure or threat. An all the times it has been unhesitatingly and without fear. So i guess if I were ever faced with the situation I would be willing to give my life. [alokn99]
Glad to know that , yeah the movie was good ! [torchablazed]
Well if it would be my family is in trouble I would always be willing to put my life at risk even to my last breathe because my family is also my life......wub [iyah10]
yes they were ! Thanks for the response. [torchablazed]
There are lots of ways to give our lives for someoe we love. It doesnīt have to be killing an intruder or defending with a knife. When my husband was dieing I would pray in earnest to do a sort of algebra so that I could give away part of the years I had left. A few months after my husband died, one of my grandsons had cancer. Then I prayed that I could die insted of him. Those are very special situations as it is the case of defending a loved one. And I think thereīs a lot af people who would do it without thinking it twice. Because itīs not a matter of thinking but a matter of feeling. As you say, it is an instinct. Take care [atacamaval]
That special part of the human heart couldnt beat anything in this world, love for our families matters above all. [torchablazed]
If someone broke into my house, I know I'd go apeshit. I know this because a few years ago when the kids were little, we took them to the beach where we had a picnic. On our way back to the van to collect the snorkelling equipment, we found some people breaking into the van and taking our stuff! Three of the youths were disappearing into the undergrowth with our crate of gear, and I plunged in after them and confronted them. Meanwhile, a woman was threatening my husband with a large screwdriver she'd taken from OUR VAN - telling him she was going to stab him in the f***ing throat with it! They were a charming bunch - but I took our things back, and I was so furious at being violated I know if anyone was in our home without our permission, taking our things, I'd give them a good kick up the jacksie or worse! [guybrush]
Thank you very much for the best response! Yes, I think anger takes over when you feel you are being invaded - even the most docile people do the strangest things! [guybrush]
I don't think any of us can be sure what we'd do until something terrible happens to us. I do know that my protective instincts for my son are incredibly strong though. I feel as though I could seriously hurt someone who tried to hurt him and I have a temper but who knows? I've heard of mothers who've lifted cars off their children trapped underneath so maybe we get a supernatural strength and turn into super-heros?!!! [aslanlight]
Yes that's what I meant! lol [aslanlight]
I'd do anything for the ones I love! Protecting others from harm seems to a part of loving them. Maybe that is one of the reasons I like the Laws in Texas. They allow you to protect your home from intruders. All states & countries should do the same thing. [RhythmWalker1]
That sounds promising, yeah I agree with that! [torchablazed]
I would do anything I had to in order to protect my family. I wouldn't hesitate a moment if they were in danger and if I had to kill someone I would. If I had to lose my own life, no problem. I've put myself in danger before for my sons and I know that no thought of my own life or injuries comes to mind when I'm protecting them. [dragon54u]
.. taken from a dragon's heart !wink [torchablazed]
wow.. that's nice.. personally, if my family is at stake, i would definitely give my life to save them... you know, i love them... i cannot afford to lose them.. [gracie04]
glad to know that [torchablazed]
We live out in the country and I have had to think on this one. I am home alone with my 4 yr old son. I would have to make sure I lived so that I could protect my son. So...yea....I would disable an intruder. (? noun: someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission) If that intruder turned assailant (? noun: someone who attacks)then I would shoot to more than disable. No one is going to harm my child, OR me-who has to defend that child. Yes, I know how to safely handle guns having grown up around them AND taken gun courses. I once carried a qualified Conceal And Carry Handgun liscence. Texas has a Castle law, in which a person may defend their home, property, and family. My man...well he would give his life if it got us safely away. I guess, in these troubled times, people have to consider such. It's not something you dwell on, you just consider it, make a plan and file it away for possible future use. Good Lord willing we will never have to use it. [Irishfrndly65]
thanks very informative response ! [torchablazed]
Of course i can do anything for my family even give my life for them cuz they r the one who gave me my recognition [koolguy_94]
yeah... family first ! happy [torchablazed]
For my kids, yes! I think my whole existence is for them. When I gave birth to them, it became my whole responsibility to take care of them even when they get married. I might not be the principal mover in their lives when they marry but I will be there if they need me. [everlasting]
That's the heart of a mother, no less ! [torchablazed]
If my children were at risk, then yes without a second thought. I think it would be my instinct and that I wouldn't have to think about it. [di1159]
Such a wonderful thought, wish your kids would be able to read this too ! [torchablazed]
I do believe that I would give my life for my children. I've been in some sticky situations with them before, and all I could think of was their safety above mine, and acted in that regard, even though I could have been badly injured, or worse. [Transdisc]
an unconditional love that is happy [torchablazed]
I wouldn't have any problem whatsoever killing to protect my family. Years ago there was a story in the news about the parents of a child forgiving the man who had murdered their child. The guy had tortured and raped their daughter and then killed her. My son saw the story and asked what we as his parents would do. I calmly told him that I would never forgive someone like that, and that if the courts didn't take care of him, I would. I told my son anyone who ever hurt him like that would simply disappear, never to be seen again. My son knows I meant it. Just as he knows he too would do the same thing for his childenn he now has. [TessWhite]
Yeah I heard stories like that too and I hardly cannot fathomed why such forgiveness overflows in their hearts inspite of what happen, we are human it is hard for us to do that, as much as we could we would do what we can do for the best interest of our loved ones. [torchablazed]
i love my famiely and i can do every thienk for my famiely so i have lots of dream buti like my famiely then my dream so i waNT KEEP happeynes in my famiely.my famiely aiso love me [RAGHUBIR]
treasure every moment with them !wink [torchablazed]
Movie was great but it was more about how that guy was loosing his family because he went to jail...First, i will try to save my family wat ever the cause is i will be ready to face............ [livefree_diehard007]
there are many saying they would give there life but when it boils down to it will they really give there life for another i have often asked myself that could i take another life even tho the person is wrong because once you cross that line of taking another life would you are could you there is no going back if you do.i would do everything i could to protect my family to kill someone i would to not have no choice at all but to kill are be killed [annjilena]
very well said. [torchablazed]
If my family members life is at stake i will do the same too. Though i wonder why that person was in prison when he was just protecting his family and the person is an intruder. Obviously he should not be in prison for defending himself and his family. My hubby told me that if ever somebody get inside our house he will shot him without any hesitation. And if ever the person is inside the house if he needs to push me to jump the window he will do it to protect me lol But honestly i will do the same if ever my hubby is in a bad situation. I think we cant let anything bad happen to our love ones. We can do anything impossible possible just to keep them safe. [belk89]
You must watch the movie to know the answers to your questions happy and yeah we do impossible things possible. [torchablazed]
I haven't watched Felon before or even heard of it. But I think I would be willing to protect my family with my life yeah. It is a instinct that most people have who love someone and want to only save them from harm. I would fight tooth and nail to save those whom I love and if that means jail time then so be it, atleast they would be safe. [mtdewgurl74]
you family are so lucky to have one like you , hugs to you [torchablazed]
I think I am willing to give my life to my husband . I love him very much , and I can't stay without him . Thay is true . [lily3753]
wow that is SWEET happy [torchablazed]
Yes of course. And i can't imagine myself being in that situation but if that happens i am willing to sacrifice for my family. Happy mylotting! [switlyf]
I can see baby in your avatar, cute huh? That is just awesome, thanks for your thoughts. [torchablazed]
For me, it would depend on the situation, but in most respects if it came between saving my husband or my life, I would choose to try and save his, and then depend on God from there as to what happens next. To me, my husband is everything and if I could choose extending his life for some time more it is truly worth it. [KrauseHome]
Yeah, these are some of the situations beyond our reach all we have is to trust God as we do our share for the family. Bless you my friend. [torchablazed]
I would give up my life to save anyone I loved- some of my friends, and definitely my family. In fact, i've told my mom and sister that if someone ever tried to hurt them, I would take the bullet for them. Granted, a mother would save her children at any cost, but I wouldn't want my mom to end up dying and my sister and I be left to carry on. We have a very close relationship with our mom, and so I would die to save them. [IrishRose23]
Sacrifice is a noble thing, I admire your bonding , keep up !happy [torchablazed]
Hi Torchablazed! This is a nice discussion. Thanks. Family is a wonderful thing. At the end of the day you know some people are there to accept you no matter what. And sacrificing one's life as to getting oneself killed to save family comes spontaneously, in most cases. The fear of losing your loved ones is the greatest of all fears and that probably explains it all. Physical sacrifice as in dying, is perhaps bit too hard but we all sacrifice ourselves emotionally so many times. Emotional sacrifice cannot be measured or seen but trust me it kills us and that too so many times in our lifetime!! Thanks. [mimpi1911]
Thanks dear. Have a great day. happy [mimpi1911]
I would die for any of my family, just as long as I know that they still have each other to take care of. But if I know that if I die and no one else would be there for that family member, then I would fight for both our lives. [SaintAnne]
you are indeed a Saint, I would give you a big hug for that, cheers ! wink [torchablazed]
I would give my life anyday, anytime for my children. I love them so much and it gives me heartache to think of something happening to them. My oldest will be deployed after the New Year and I'm having a hard time dealing with him leaving and being so far away. There will be no communication with him for sometime. I am praying he can get a laptop before he goes, so at some time, we can cnverse via the internet. My children matter to me greatly, and I'd do anything I could for them. Hope your day is good! [SuzyQ12]
You got a real moms heart !!! You're children must be proud of you ! Cheers to you then ! [torchablazed]
For me, all the way. If someone is threatening my family, I'll do what I have to do and hope God understands. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! ~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG AND TRUST IN GOD** [twoey68]
Family does matter a lot ! Thanks for dropping by and Merry Christmas to you too !!! [torchablazed]