I am looking for some data for an idea I have.
I am making the poll anonymous so you can vote and not reveal how you voted.
Let's assume you don't believe in an afterlife, so your soul isn't in danger.
Another assumption: the person/people you're to kill are not your relatives or acquaintances or high profile individuals with whom you may agree or disagree on issues. So there's no incentive or disincentive regarding relationships and opinions. :eek:
A further assumption: Your employer is very influential so there is little risk of your getting caught, and if something goes wrong he can coverup or derail any investigation or charges. His reputation for paying promptly is legendary and you are sure that your own life is not at risk for your part in the murder.
Will your conscience prevent you from taking this job? If so, is there a figure of money which will motivate you anyway? If you are able to kill remotely, say with a bomb, does that make it easier?
If the victims are your countrymen is it harder? If they are another ethnicity is it easier? How about if they are children?
Would you kill a large number for a much larger sum of money?
Don't worry, I am not recruiting. This is just an ethics question. Share as much information on the questions as you dare. I understand that it may make some of you uncomfortable to answer, but could you please at least take the poll?
I will write about my angle on this if/after we get a little data.