Killing ain't fair but somebody's got to do it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges the immorality of killing but feels compelled to participate in it.
- In plain terms
- Killing is wrong but someone has to do it.
- What can you take from it?
- Violence is seen as a necessary evil in certain environments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does survival justify breaking moral rules?
Another view
It rationalizes harmful behavior without offering alternatives.
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