and you've told us that after you heard about this, you "would focus on other ways to resolve the conflict and protect myself...", I almost felt ill.
don't overreact... obviously I meant myself and my child because as I said "I would do everything I could to protect my child"
and yes you are correct about mores. I didn't type my post as carefully as I should have.
and back to the core question. I believe it's wrong to kill someone because they threaten you. I believe you have every right to defend yourself, your loved ones and fellow countrymen, but being the aggressor isn't morally justified.
Sara
"I never give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it's hell." - Harry Truman