Should nations have the moral right to assassinate confirmed terrorists who threaten their security?
Yes
23% (60 votes)
Unsure
4.6% (12 votes)
No
72.4% (189 votes)
Comments
Absolutely not!
Posted: 9 June 2010 - 9:04pm — Phil73
Few issues:
1. What is a terrorist? One person's terrorist is another person's freedom fighter.
2. Confirmed? ... confirmed to who's satisfaction? With what probablity?
3. Threat? ... many threats do not eventuate, and many threats are simply paranoia by the insecure.
4. But sometimes such pre-emptive strikes can be considered ethical too.
A decision can best be made on a case by case basis after a critical analysis. It is a tough call.
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Comments
Absolutely not!
Posted: 9 June 2010 - 9:04pm — Phil73
Few issues:
1. What is a terrorist? One person's terrorist is another person's freedom fighter.
2. Confirmed? ... confirmed to who's satisfaction? With what probablity?
3. Threat? ... many threats do not eventuate, and many threats are simply paranoia by the insecure.
4. But sometimes such pre-emptive strikes can be considered ethical too.
A decision can best be made on a case by case basis after a critical analysis. It is a tough call.
Posted: 1 July 2010 - 5:45pm — Airzone