[Elspode]

As a Wiccan, I adhere to the Threefold Law, the Wiccan Rede ("And it harm none, do as ye will shall be the whole of the law", and several other permutations) and my own conscience. However, there are witches who don't hold to this, and there are other magickal traditions/practices where one can pretty much go at it, consequences be damned.

I don't recommend this type of work, but it exists. It really boils down to this: If you are willing to pay the price, then do whatever you want. I can think of one time in my magickal life so far where I did something negative, because I could find no other solution. It worked, and yes, I paid the price. It hurt, but it solved the problem my son was having, and that was more important to me.