[BykrBayb]

So our military personnel are murderers every time they kill the enemy? And capital punishment is murder? If you believe that, you’re a loon.

[arderkrag]

How did I know this would be the response after re-rereading that post? Caveats:

In war, you are essentially killing in self-defense, even during an offensive maneuver.

Capital punishment is the ultimate enforcement of a right to life. You took the life of another, therefore waiving your own right to life.