I agree with you and I observe that your two examples of rape and murder are not hypothetical. Thank you for making that point.
I take your view a step further and apply it to armed conflict.
War is sanctioned murder.
The casulties of modern warfare are mostly civilian, of these the most severely affected are women and children.
Humans are innately violent and history demonstrates that we will kill to defend our territory/tribe.
I'm not sure that there is much difference between killing in war and capital punishment for certain crimes. I'm also not sure that we have the capacity to change- but I don't believe that's a reason to stop trying.
Hi Dave, happy new year!
I agree with you and I observe that your two examples of rape and murder are not hypothetical. Thank you for making that point.
I take your view a step further and apply it to armed conflict.
War is sanctioned murder.
The casulties of modern warfare are mostly civilian, of these the most severely affected are women and children.
Humans are innately violent and history demonstrates that we will kill to defend our territory/tribe.
I'm not sure that there is much difference between killing in war and capital punishment for certain crimes. I'm also not sure that we have the capacity to change- but I don't believe that's a reason to stop trying.