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by JoeAltmaier 1920 days ago
Nice example, I remember that from Ethics back in college. But there's lots of Greeks that would say Yes! Give them their weapons.

See, you have no right to decide another's state of mind is 'not right'. That's taking their agency from them, treating them like an incompetent child. Like trying to 'murder their Self' or some such.

You can say for instance "I know where they are but you're upset. Can we talk about this before you do something you'll regret?"