[Dasha]

Originally Posted by Acheron

But the fact that other options exist doesn't make the killing unjustifiable. Yes, contacting the police is perhaps a safer option, but the difference is mainly one of tactics rather than one of moral justifiability. While going to the authorities may have a slight moral edge, that in no way means that killing would be an immoral course of action. Either option is morally justifiable as it is performed to prevent a greater harm.

Not at all. Murder is ONLY justifiable if you have absolutely no other options. A person should not resort to murder just because its an "easier" option. Even in defense, I find it hard to justify it. You can easily stop a person without killing them. Hell, even just knocking them unconscious is a better way.