To kill or not to kill, that was the question that haunted me.

In many European countries we have populist indirect democratic systems. The people elect, in a proportionate manner, a parliament. The parliament with all its parties is representative of the political opinions among the citizens. It is reasonable to claim that the people rule itself through the political institutions.

The Chinese are generally speaking much more reluctant than Westerners to killing as a means to the rescue of lives.

What we need is legislation, not negotiation, for the entire globe.

To kill or not to kill, that was the question that haunted me.

I am indeed a hedonistic utilitarian. I have defended hedonistic utilitarianism for quite a while.

I am indeed a moral realist.