ABSOLUTELY..fair play to you, I think for those that say once the time comes they may think twice, don't understand what it's like to have a family of their own, so in a way it's understandable that they cant see it from our view.

If I saw my lil girl had wondered out in the middle of the road and she was about to get run over, I would run like the hammers to dive infront of the car approaching to toss her out of harms way and I wouldn't care what damage it done to me as long as she was safe

Only a selfish good for nothing creep would think twice, I pity people like that. I don't think I have heard a story as yet where a loving parent found themselves in danger with their child, and desided to save themselves instead of their kid...thats freaking insane if you ask me. Also for those that would still think twice who have NO IDEA what it's like to have a kid of their own, obviously have major issues with their own parents and feel sorry for themselves thinking their own parents wouldn't do it for them, not taking the time to wonder what if and maybe their own parents would do it..in fact I'd dare say no matter how bad you think your own parents are they would still do anything to protect you, and if you disagree then you are filled with nothing more than self pitty and you need help!!

My parents havent been the best towards me my dad in particular, he always gave the impression that he hates me, but the sec I told him about some stranger has picked on me or hurt me in any way, he has flipped his lid and done something about it. It's the same with your siblings, you can fight with them and say you cant stand them and wish they would just vanish, but the sec some stranger goes to hurt them in front of you, thats when you get angry and would defend your bro/sister...like the saying goes...you can punch your brother in the belly but if anyone else tries it you will punch them too!!

yes i would. because their life means more to me then my own.

Don't care if this thread was last replied 2005 especially when I saw MAD MANFRED's post. I feel sorry for him because it's like he never felt being loved or being in LOVE or maybe no one ever showed him how to love and be loved. I have to answer this question and my answer would be surely and DEFINITELY YES because I've learned to LOVE (family, friends, classmates, relatives and to anyone i share this kind of feeling)! TO SACRIFICE is the best evidence and toughest thing one will do when he can feel that feeling called LOVE!

That is a question that in all honesty, I would have to say I wouldn't know until I was actually in that situation. I know that I would willingly put myself in great danger for a loved one.
The only way I could answer that as a definitive "Yes" would be if I had children, which I do not.

Sure, I love stuff. I'm just not a bloody carebear about it.

So I wouldn't blindly sacrifice my own life...big deal, thats not because I'm full of hate or a coward...it just means my self-preservation skills are higher than the average bear.

Though, I'm hardly an emotionless droid without compassion.

Oh, and pity away...as will I



Exactly.

PS - I completely forgot about this thread...

Edit: typo's are of the devil.

No!
Because to do so I would have to be extraordinarily self-possessed to imagine my death would serve someone I love, by taking me away from them for their sake.How would someone surviving for this surrender, then live with that?

Further, if something required a sacrifice in the first place and got it, how is one making the sacrifice to know it will be sated and not want the sacrifice of the one targeted initially!? Better to go on the offense against the one that would require the sacrifice in the first place. And if one is there with the loved one threatened in this scenario, two against that enemy is better for the odds of vanquishing the enemy and surviving to tell the tale!

Hard choice, and I can only theorize. I know if I had a child, then absolutely, but I'm not so sure about my friend if presented with the situation.

But I hope I would; doing so would mean that I achieved something worthwhile, and since I know for a fact that I'm going to ascend to something else after my physical death, I'm not really scared of that fact.

Well I don't care about me...or anyone else for that matter...so I'd just let what happens happen.

I would give my life for my kids, or any child I saw in danger, without thinking about it.
I absolutely agree that that's what love it. I know my husband feels the same way.
That's one of the things I love about him.

I find that very sad, SolidSnake.

In general yes.

Yes, I would.

I vaguely remember posting this somewhere before. If it was on this thread, I apologize - going through 18 pages of posts doesn't really appeal to me right now.

Anyhow, if it were a split second, life or death situation, instinct would probably have me putting myself in harm's way to save other's. I don't really think me dying or not will reallly cross my mind. Obviously, I would want to survive, but dangerous situations arise, and you don't really think about the consequences when quick decisions need to be made.

However, if I were told in advance, and given prior warning that my life would be demanded in exchange for someone else's, then.... I honestly don't know. Perhaps it would depend on who were being saved? I just don't know. And no one can know, unless they have actually been in that situation.

Regards, PA

i can sacrifice not doing lesser "things" for someone i love. for example, sacrafice not doing my homework or not going to watch a movie.

I was more or less in that situation yesterday...when my lil neice ran out on to the main road..there was a car coming and I dashed without thinking to grab her and I did so..just in time and I didn't care about me being hit...I tossed her out of harmes way...she landed on the grass near by and I took a quick dive...I don't think I cared about myself.all I could think about was her....this shook me up and I was in shock for a lil bit...afterwards I took her inside to her dad...and I totally went ape sh*t on him for letting her out like that in the 1st place...if I hadnt been out walking the dog I wouldnt have seen her and she could have been killed. Once my parents heard this they too went mad at my brother...he got a damn good telling off..my mom stopped speaking to him...this all happened too fast...the driver drove on and that made me feel a lot worse.
I think my bro is feeling really bed..but he should be thankful for me being there...so without thinking I was in a way putting myself in danger to save her...for that I feel proud...her mom cried and afterwards couldnt thank me enough..it was emotional I dont think I will forget it in a hurry....would I do the same for my own kid?...hell yea

Still cannot believe the driver drove on...So now I check the papers to see if he was a joy rider

I'm 16, so I haven't got a wife and kids yet...

As of right now though, no, there is no one that I would willingly give my life for.

I was thinking about it and i wouldn't sacrifice my self for any one person. It would have to be a group of people. For a life for a life is just pointless

Very few people....but yes...and the why is in the question...its someone you love.

I'm speaking of my Kids specifically...noone else.

if i truly loved some one than giving my life up for them im sure wouldn't even be something i needed to think about.

without a doubt, hands down, no questions asked yes, if i loved the person i would sacrifice myself to save them, i would kill to save them, pretty much any sin out there i'd do if it would bring them back safe. yup, i watch too much die hard...

i am currently at the age of 15,i'd definetly give my life for my little brother who is 4