Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: dmz
So if a sniper shoots an unarmed enemy general while he is reviewing the troops, is the sniper guilty of murder?

How about an executioner that flips the switch that kills a man strapped down to a table?

134 posted on 01/29/2010 11:55:34 AM PST by Knitebane (Happily Microsoft free since 1999.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 117 | View Replies ]


To: Knitebane
You seem a bit unclear on the definition of murder.

So if a sniper shoots an unarmed enemy general while he is reviewing the troops, is the sniper guilty of murder?

By using the term 'enemy general', can I assume I am at war with this general? Of course, then, the answer is quite simple. Obviously, no, there is no murder that has taken place. The sniper is operating within the law.

How about an executioner that flips the switch that kills a man strapped down to a table?

Murder is the unlawful killing of a human with intent. The executioner is carrying out a lawful order.

161 posted on 01/29/2010 12:21:35 PM PST by dmz
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 134 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson