tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477806.post111336399260065063..comments2023-06-09T09:23:17.804-04:00Comments on That Lawyer Dude: Let's help end the Culture of Death in NY State, Pass John Paul's LawThat Lawyer Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00621463114160360197noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477806.post-1113967458143770622005-04-19T23:24:00.000-04:002005-04-19T23:24:00.000-04:00I disagree. The fact is that taking a life when th...I disagree. The fact is that taking a life when there is a different alternative is immoral even if the crime is as horrible as you say. If one were faced with an attacker bringing deadly force the law would permit deadly force only if there were no other reasonable response. If one could close a door and be safe or retreat through a window that would be required. While the self defense argument might carry the day with a jury, it would not be correct under the law. Why not the same rule for governments? The reason for the rule in criminal law is a concern for the sanctity of life. It should be the same for governments.That Lawyer Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621463114160360197noreply@blogger.com