Assassination and its Impact
Assassination is the act of murdering someone based on political issues. It is an act committed by a perpetrator without the personal provocation of the victim. An assassin is a person being used by someone in a big position either in politics or a government position to kill another person who according to them may be a threat to them. Gandhi led the political struggle for independence in India against the British rule. He was a popular leader in the Indian history. I would, therefore, kill the assassin to ensure the continuation of his activities. I would also choose to kill the assassin since my beliefs and conscience is for the wellbeing humanity.
Negative Impacts on the Economy
Gandhi being a great leader, his death would lead to dramatic and great impacts on the country's economy. The death of a popular person always has negative impacts on the economy of a country. A lot of finances would be spent in the preparation of their burial and cater for other requirements. A lot of time is also wasted by his supporters and the general public mourning for his death. His death would probably lead to chaos as a result of confusion in the country (Vaughan). Generally, a country's development would come to a standstill.
Religious Beliefs and Saving a Life
As a person with a religious background, saving a life has always been my priority. My religious beliefs allow killing an individual who might be a threat to a nation. The assassin deserved death as it was the only option left in order to save Gandhi from his death. Religion promises believers an afterlife on saving humanity. The act of saving an innocent life pleases God. Pleasing God is a desirable aspect in every believer's life and as a believer, I would do anything within my ability to protect the life of Gandhi from the assassin. Any individual with a religious background would take an action that goes hand in hand with their religious beliefs.
Compassion and Protection
My instincts as a human being cannot allow me to watch an evil person perform an evil act and walk away. Being a sharpshooter and in a position to kill the assassin without harming any other individual in the market gives a good reason to kill the assassin. The compassionate instinct in me would drive me into killing the assassin. The concern for the well being of another individual can best be illustrated by saving and protecting them from danger. Studies of compassion argue for a positive take on human nature (Kasper). Compassion is an evolved part of human nature that is instilled in our brains and needs to be cultivated to ensure the betterment of humanity.
Potential Damage and Chaos
The assassin killing Gandhi may cause greater damage to the surrounding people and properties. His shooting may not be proper on Gandhi and he may end up shooting somebody else in place of the target. The shooting may also kill many other people in the market. There might also be great destruction of properties as a result of the shooting. Naturally, human beings are scared by certain actions. The sound of a gun and the sight of blood as a result of the shooting could lead to confusion and many people will resort to running away from the site (Sproul). In the midst of all these activities and confusion, many people might get injured and even die.
Defense and Patriotism
Assassin is a criminal simply because they are sent by certain political people to kill. The law allows shooting a criminal if it is the only means to protect people from their actions. Shooting the assassin would be a means of defense which is justified by the law. The only option left for any patriotic citizen was to shoot the assassin since he posed a danger to both Gandhi, those in the market, and even to properties (Vaughan). There are no other means of protecting those in the market from the circumstances that would result if I left the assassin to shoot Gandhi.
Responsibility and Guilt
If I allowed Gandhi to be killed by the assassin, the guilt will never get out of me. The fact that I once had the abilities to save a life but ignored my role would cost me a lifetime. Not taking a step in solving a problem at hand is a sure way to let myself be crushed by the guilt of the outcome (Sproul). I will always feel that I am responsible for the death of Gandhi and that I took part in his death since I watched him being gunned down and despite my knowledge and abilities to save him, I ignored.
Saving a Life and Upholding Values
A fair balance is that Gandhi deserves to be protected from his assassin. The right thing to do is to save Gandhi from the shoot since the outcome from his death would be a great disaster. Generally, the humanity, compassion, religious beliefs in me cannot allow me to watch any individual being put to death if I am in a position to save the situation.
Works Cited
.Kasper, Walter. Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life. , 2014. Print.
Sproul, R C, R C. Sproul, R C. Sproul, and R C. Sproul. Classic Teachings on the Nature of God: Three Volumes in One. Peabody, Mass: Hendrickson Publishers, 2010. Print.
Vaughan, Mike. The Thinking Effect: Rethinking Thinking to Create Great Leaders and the New Value Worker. Boston: Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2013. Internet resource
