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In life, there are many cases, in which we have to kill some people in order to save many others from dying. But, is it really justified? There are people who think that it is justifiable if there are no other solutions  

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Journal Entry 6: Is it justified to kill some people in order to save others? In life, there are many cases, in which we have to kill some people in order to save many others from dying. But, is it really justified? There are people who think that it is justifiable if there are no other solutions. However, there are people who think that killing is downright wrong no matter what. The second type of people follows closely to a set of laws/rules and thinks that killing is immoral; therefore we should not kill even though that will save others. If killing anyone unjustly is wrong, then to kill regardless of numbers is wrong as well. The problem is now whether or not you could be justified in killing a few people to save many people. If you are justified in killing the few to save the many then...

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