[CatoRenasci]

Oh, I won't dispute that humans are more than animals, but I still think we are animals as well. Whe a human is so depraved that he/she has murdered intentionally in ways such as this creep, I would be hardpressed to say society should have to support the body's existence, and the external evidence suggests the soul is in thrall to some dark power. Perhaps the possiblity of repentence and salvation exist, but that's between the perp and his Maker. Just don't ask the taxpayers to pay for keeping the perp's body alive.

[gridlock]

It's easy to justify killing an animal. I am only interested in justifications for killing a man. These arguments can be made, and well may be convicing. But to say that killing Muhammad is the same a killing an animal supports the notion that some humans are less-than-human, and are not deserving of human rights.

This is all well and good, until one is one of those so designated.

Keep in mind that utilitarian arguments about societal cost and the reduced stature of humanity are one of the most frequent arguments of those who support abortion on demand.