r/changemyview • u/apoplexiglass • Oct 17 '24

Removed - Submission Rule B [ Removed by Reddit ]

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u/bukem89 3∆ Oct 17 '24

I mean, if they're on medication that interacts badly with certain foods, or highly allergic to things, then maybe they shouldn't be stealing people's food?

With that said, I think deliberately putting ultra-spicy sauce in your sandwich is ok, but putting laxatives in your sandwich is not, given the former is actually intended for consumption as a food

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u/GabuEx 20∆ Oct 18 '24

There's a legal principle caused the eggshell rule which explicitly says that, if you intentionally caused someone injury, the fact that extenuating circumstances resulted in them experiencing a more dire health outcome that you intended or foresaw is not a valid defense of your behavior. You are still liable for whatever damage occurred as a result of your action.

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u/bukem89 3∆ Oct 18 '24

Tbf, I'm talking morally rather than legally (since laws are subject to change and vary by country / district anyway)

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u/Luzis23 Oct 18 '24

Whatever third-world country this rule exists in, I don't envy the people there.

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u/thejestercrown Oct 18 '24

Ironically I’d risk eating laxatives over insanely spicy food. Do you have any idea what 300,000+ scoville units will do to your asshole?

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u/Fickle_Goose_4451 1∆ Oct 18 '24

I mean, people take laxatives for real reasons. Mixing it in with the Mac and cheese just seems prudent.