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Is an individual responsible for the results and consequences of his/er thoughts, words and deeds?
In addition, can this responsibility be shared with other persons and entities
2 Answers
- davethenayberLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
Yes to your first question.
Yes to your second, provided said second parties were accomplices.
- ChrisLv 61 decade ago
Thoughts alone don't have consequences so no.
Deeds - of course, you are assumed to be responsible for the natural/probable results of your actions.
Words - questionable. Freedom of speech is not unlimited (you cannot defame someone, you cannot yell "fire" in a building, you cannot make false police reports, etc.).
Can responsibility be shared? Sure - accomplices and co-conspirators are charged all the time.
