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JaredJames said:
Quite right. The concept of morality is purely subjective. Asking whether or not something is moral is meaningless and silly.
Killing Osama morally justifiable?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers on the moral justification of killing Osama bin Laden, exploring the ethical implications of military actions taken on foreign soil. Participants engage with the broader question of whether such actions can be morally justified in the context of national defense and the fight against terrorism.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that the question of moral justification for killing bin Laden may be better framed as a question about the morality of military action on foreign soil.
- One participant argues that killing bin Laden can be easily justified morally due to his role as the leader of a terrorist organization that sought to kill Americans, framing it as a defensive act in a war initiated by him.
- Another participant expresses no hesitation in considering the act of killing bin Laden as moral, citing the significant loss of life he was responsible for.
- Some participants reference the perspective that U.S. laws and judicial procedures do not apply in the context of war, suggesting that this may influence the moral considerations of such actions.
- A participant shares a detailed account of President Obama's announcement regarding the operation that killed bin Laden, emphasizing the context of national grief and the perceived necessity of the action taken.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the moral justification of killing bin Laden, with some agreeing on its justification based on his actions, while others raise questions about the framing of the moral implications of military actions in general. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.
Contextual Notes
Participants highlight the complexity of moral justification in military actions, noting the dependence on definitions of legality and morality, as well as the context of war. There are unresolved questions regarding the applicability of U.S. laws in such scenarios.