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Question Is one obligated to keep a promise made under a threat? If a robber threatens to assault me unless I promise not to report his theft to the police, am I obligated to keep my word?

Accepted:
September 1, 2011

Question Is one obligated to keep a promise made under a threat? If a robber threatens to assault me unless I promise not to report his theft to the police, am I obligated to keep my word? Accepted:September 1, 2011