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Why is it okay to kill someone who is trying to kill you, but not okay to kill someone who is ruining your life?

Asked by poisonedantidote (21675points) November 12th, 2013

If someone pulls a knife on you, and goes to stab you. Most people would agree it is okay to kill your attacker as a means to defend yourself.

When someone trys to kill you, they are basically taking your life away from you.

However, if someone tries to “only/just” ruin your life, so that your one and only life is wasted, an equivalent to death, you are not allowed to kill them to defend yourself.

Why is this?

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