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AdminPD
iano writes:
You asked what I would think in the circumstances - not what was possible under any circumstances at all.
Ok - I'll change it slightly...
Imagine an armed robber pointing an AK47 at someone and not giving you any reason to suppose that he is anything but serious.
If he promised that he would not kill them as long as they give him the combination to the safe - do you think he will keep his promise?
He is demonstrably capable of delivering on his promise, but do you think he actually will?
A person willing to point a gun at someone is likely to do whatever he wants regardless of any promises he made.
You don't know what his goals are - a death might suit his needs.
You don't know his motivations - maybe he enjoys killing people.
I doubt that any soldier/policeman would expect him to keep his promise.
Do you think it would be odd to work on the premise that he wouldn't keep his promise?
Do you think he will keep his promise?
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