Debate: Is killing of civilians moral?

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Is killing of civilians in wars moral?

Background and context

For decades, in wars, civilians have been undoubtedly killed in wars. In WWI, German U-boats fired on civilian ships. In WWII, both sides bombed the other side's cities, killing thousands of civilians. Recently, terrorists around the world are killing citizens daily as they are calling for change or fulfillment of their demands. The question is: Are these killings moral?

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Morality: Can killing ever be moral?

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Pro

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Con

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Could killing civilians shorten wars? Does it matter?

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Is killing of civilians justified by the rules of war?

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Con

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See also

• Debate: Remote-control warfare

External links and resources:

• List of famous civilian massacres
• Trial of the famous RMS Lusitania sinking whcih included civilian casualties
• Editorial done about civilian killings