Fear Quote by Christie Golden
““I have no fear of killing those who deserve to die. I do not choose to kill those who do not.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dark Days, 2012, Christie Golden
A speaker claims moral justification for killing only those deemed deserving, rejecting killing the innocent.
In simple terms: Kill only the guilty, not the innocent.
Key Takeaway
Consider moral criteria before lethal actions.
Themes
ethics
justice
violence
morality
decisionmaking
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military conflict
- law enforcement
- self‑defense
- capital punishment
- political revolution
Key Concepts
deontological ethics
utilitarianism
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides who deserves death?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of such justification?
A Different Perspective
Moral judgments are often subjective and can be misused to legitimize violence.
