Shooting First

This article really was a moral test. The first few paragraphs describe Watzman's friend shooting an already injured assailant, but it's justified by the fact that the assailant had use of his hands and could throw a grenade if necessary. These types of situations are always the trial of right and wrong. Another example is the mother stealing food so she could feed her children. This piece emphasizes and defines the existence of the proverbial grey area when it comes to ethics. Watzman does demonstrate him point well, though. He emphasizes that the best defense is generally an offense, and uses the case of his friend to support it.