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Will you commit a crime for the sake of your family...?

eg. rob a bank as one of your sick family members is in need of a very expensive operation... etc..

just curious

Update:

care to explain WHY?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    definitely, but i will make sure innocent people doesnt face the consequences of my act.

    for example, i would rob a jewellery shop, , coz the owner can still claim insurance.

    or if i want to rob a house, ,, i will definitely aim for politicians house.

  • 1 decade ago

    Dear Ryuzaki

    It's because of the sake of my family, that I shall never commit a crime.

    I think there are much more ethical and legitimate ways to handle such situations regardless of how critical and chronic the situations are. Even if there is no direct solution, I do believe in processes or measures that would help to ease or lighten the burden.

    Let say if I am the main breadwinner of the family, getting myself imprisoned for such an offence, even though the money is meant to pay off the high operation expenses, would cause even more harm than good. First, not only will my family lost the only breadwinner, that is me, the money used would not be legitimate in the first place, although the medical expenses have been fully paid. The bank might filed a lawsuit and claim for recovery of all the money in a civil court.

    Just imagine, those criminal and civil charges against me...... In addition, I would be carrying a criminal record for the rest of my life. That's sad, isn't it? My family would be sharing the shame as well...

    *Peace*

  • 1 decade ago

    No way man.... just imagine the heartache and pain my family will face if I were caught and imprisoned. And if the operation were successful it's ok but how would that person feel? The money obtained for the operation was stolen property. Imagine the guilt and everything.. (Because I am sick... so-and-so has to be a thief... It's all my fault!!) Something like that

  • 1 decade ago

    No lah..coz Islam told me that "the end doesn't justify the means" even i commit the crime for the sake of my family, a crime is still a crime..no matter what reasons behind it. Islam always told me that to believed in God willing and His mercifulness.. He will never let us in trouble. there are always options and ways to solve the problems. For us as human, we should not lost our hope and to do our very best and finally have a tawakkal " highly beleived in God's blessings"

  • jimmy
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Robbing a bank won't solve problems.....robbery is a "profession" - a risky get rich quick operation.

    For your example of solving financial problems for a sick relative, there are more humble methods. What about an appeal ? Malaysians can be very generous, but you have to show that you deserve it. If you are not a bank robber by profession, your sick relative will probably forbid you to do it ......and if you do it, it would certainly make things worse .....And if you are a professional bank robber, you won't have waited until your relative get sick ....

  • bundy
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Never! It is not right to commit a crime for anyone, be the one you hate or love. Especially for the one you LOVE, your folks. Have you and can you imagine how they would feel if they found out by what means that you have invested to save/for them.

    It would kill them even more painfully, to have their LOVED ones to degrate themselves for them.

    If they don't mind then you better revaluete your priority.

    Sorry Hush, this is the first time l disagree with you. Wrong move.

  • heyguy
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    No, I would think sensibly and exhaust all possible options because when you commit a crime, your not just improving your position, but your making another person's worse.

    Source(s): Do the right thing.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    To commit a crime would be my last option.

    because it's a stupid choice.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    no, i won't rob or steal. i could very well sell all our possessions if we are in dire need of cash.

    but i will be like a lioness who will kill to protect her cub if someone tries to harm my kid.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, without thinking twice especially if life's at stake BUT, that's if all options had been consumed then... only God's my witness.

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