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Legal and moral are not always synonymous. Legal definitions are usually pretty clear on what does and does not constitute murder. Morally, see above. From a moral standpoint the terminology is semantic. Taking another human life is never a positive thing and in any situation where it becomes necessary I believe that we (collectively) have already failed to uphold that which is right.
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I have to disagree. I've always hated Kant, I'm very much a John Mills type of guy.
What is right is whatever provides the greatest good. If the Huns are laying siege to my city, and say if we give up one child they'll spare the city (if not they kill anyone) well sorry kid but it sucks to be you today.
Killing is not always wrong in my opinion. If someone is attacking an innocent with lethal intent, then stopping said attacker is a good thing. If lethal actions are required than so be it.