QOTD: weapons

question of the day: could you work for a company who's main source of income came from the manufacture of weapons? why or why not?

Nah…it wouldn’t be rewarding in the non-financial sense, so it’d be pointless to me. I’m not saying I’d demonize someone who would choose to work in that setting, however, but simply that it’s not for me.

Yes, yes I could. With no objection at all, as long as I could get a discounted mac 9 to use in the streets. Word.

yes - because weapons are also used to protect and defend society

Would not be my first choice for an employer. It would bother me to work for a company who manufactures weapons. However, we all pay taxes to a government who makes weapons. So go figure.

sure - why not? its not the guns that are dangerous, its the people whose hands get on the guns that are dangerous. and if it pays more than i get paid here - then i'm there!

do you know if they are hiring? yes, i would work there. I already work for a company that makes weapons.

no, it would be too dangerous for my co workers for me to be around weapons

yes. its all about the money

Depends on the weapon, and it's ammunition. It could really be a lot of fun...especually if you worked for the company that made super soakers..Imagine a meeting where everyone gets to bring their own....sign me up baby!

No. I have my own moral standards. Similarly, I wouldn't work for a place whose main income is from selling religious texts.

i dont think i would, but for the very vague reason of 'weapons are bad.' i think it would make me feel dirty and guilty, so i probably wouldn't even apply for a job at an evil weapons manufacturer.

That depends. A hunting rifle is a weapon, as well as any hunting knife. If the weapon is designed for the killing of human life, then no way. ( That is with the understanding that guns don't kill, people kill). I'm refering to auto-matic, semi-automatic military based weapons and anything designed to hurt, mane or kill human life. Anyone ever hear of thou shalt not kill?

Depends on what kind of weapons. Not really. If used properly anything would benefit mankind. But wait what about other beings on the planet – we never care about them. Weapons are known and accepted forms of destruction enablers. What about unknown or secret forms. Every thing is a weapon. Knifes, scissors, chairs, computers. So no I do not mind working for a company that makes weapons.