I think it's a valid comparison - taking a life, whatever the reasoning, is taking a life.* *If one holds the view that all human life is sacred. [i'm desperately trying to find the previous thread on this cos I can't be bothered to spout it all again, but am having no luck with search function at mo.] [ps, apologies to Hugenot for above impertinent post - it was made after Forum drinks!]