44 The controversial quest to make a 'contagious' vaccine. A new technology aims to stop wildlife from spreading Ebola, rabies, and other viruses. It could prevent the next pandemic by stopping pathogens from jumping from animals to people. (archive.ph) posted 2 years ago by onetruephilosoraptor 2 years ago by onetruephilosoraptor +44 / -0 35 comments share 35 comments share save hide report block hide replies
No, the correct response to such an attack is to kill the people attacking you.
There is an interesting avenue of moral philosophy to pursue.
If the only possible means of self-defense is a pre-emptive strike, do you have the moral standing to attack first?
I suppose there has been a similar line of inquiry during the MAD days, but even those would be more akin to simultaneous attacks than pre-emptive.
I think the key point to remember here is that your enemy intends to attack you and will do so regardless of your actions. I see no moral failure in striking down someone who is acting in an effort to harm me and my loved ones.
The scary part is when you apply that line of reasoning to percieved, imagined, or otherwise invented threats.
"Of course the Conservatives are going to murder gays and rape women! That's why we need to kill them now!"
Just food for thought.