# Moral hypothetical: the dark knight

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**Created:** [July 17, 2018, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moral-hypothetical-the-dark-knight/818075 "2018-07-17T09:30:08Z")\
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Of course, this example is somewhat muddied by the established and predictable pattern.

- Batman refuses to reveal his identity. Joker kills people.
- Batman reveals his identity. Joker kills people.
- Batman patrols Gotham City even more thoroughly than usual searching for the Joker. Joker kills people.
- Batman runs off to the ass end of nowhere searching for Ra’s al Ghul or somebody. Joker kills people.
- Batman adds nipples to his Batsuit. Joker kills people.
- etc

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