nml

• aquinas - 'it is lawful to kill an evildoer in so far it is directed to the welfare of the whole' and its only the states responsibility, NOT individual
• keeps the peace in society - or does it? may encourage murder

  worship god - old testament but new testament contradicts

  doesnt affect preserve innocent human life - not innocent

  'lawful to kill a harmful wild beast'
• catholic church says if nonlethal means are sufficient to defend and protect ... authority will limit itself. last resort