Personally I don't like my answer but I think its true. Becoming an Uncle has changed my view of things, before that I'd probably die in any survival situation because I'm naturally unselfish and have an innate sense of fairness (I realise these aren't necessarily positive traits). Now, I'm pretty sure I'd lie, steal, cheat and kill to ensure my niece's survival, out right cruelty for its own sake might still be out, but otherwise I'm pretty sure I'd be capable of it if the situation was serious enough. I might not like myself for it but I don't think that would even come into the equation.
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