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I have never been asked what it is like to kill someone, though I have been asked if I have killed someone.  She was cute and it was a first date so I went easy on her and told her that is not a question you should ask.  

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I just say I don't know because other people in my unit were shooting at the same person or same area



I always feel uncomfortable when asked. It's a stupid fucking question, at least when an adult asks. A kid doesn't really know better.

 

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I know a guy that responds to that question, as a university student, with, "Don't worry, none of them were white people."



Its a conversation ender.

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I think society conditions people to think the "I dont want to talk about it" is the correct response, as seen in this thread.



I have for sure, me only, killed a couple of people and never been bothered by it. Only happy I performed well when I needed to.



But you cant go around saying that or average joes and the book On Killing say you are a psychopath.



When I first got back from Iraq, I guess I wasnt thinking and happily talked with enthusiasm about the time I blew up a suicide van with an AT4 and how it was a great time. (among other stories) I got really bad reactions from people I would not have expected them from.





So I generally stopped telling people war stories, not because I dont like to, but because it elicits a bad reaction.

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I know a guy that responds to that question, as a university student, with, "Don't worry, none of them were white people."



Its a conversation ender.

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I know a guy that responds to that question, as a university student, with, "Don't worry, none of them were white people."



Its a conversation ender.

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I read "On Killing" and thought it was crap personally.  



I doubt I will ever fire a round in anger in the Mil.  I am more likely to than most Air Force personnel, but the chances are still pretty low.



I have had one on duty shooting in the civilian world and it did not phase me.  The retardation I had to deal with after the shooting bothered me more.  I can honestly say I hope to never have to do it again, but will if the situation calls for it.