it is morally permissible for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response to repeated domes

I would like to begin by saying lets do this debate actual Lincoln Douglas debate style containing Aff Construct, Neg cx, Neg Construct, Aff cx, Aff Rebut, Neg rebut, And Aff final focus (: I will begin seeing as I am Aff. Affirmative Resolved: It is morally permissible for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response to repeated domestic violence. Terms: morally permissible- permitted by one's beliefs of right and wrong. 1.Victim- person who suffers from adverse circumstances 2.Deadly force- force which under certain circumstances can be deadly. 3.Deliberate response- response marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects. 4.Repeated- happen or occur again 5.Domestic violence- a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain control or power over a spouse Value premise: Self Defense -Self defense= Defense of oneself when physically attacked Value Criterion: It is important that you use self defense as a matter of protecting yourself, and looking out for your own personal interests which are living. Contention 1 Personal account of domestic violence. "In most cases people say it started in a regular pattern, not with me. I would be sitting on the sofa and for no reason be smashed across the face from nowhere, no reason, no answers, just left to deal with my tears. The most common time would be after he finished work. He would have a bad day and me the one who done nothing wrong would get the abuse. He would start with sarcastic comments, silly little name calling and belittling me, telling me no other person loved me or liked me, telling me my family and which friends I had left all didn't like me. I had no self confidence and still struggle to have any, but I am slowly getting there. When someone tells you you are ugly or stupid every day of your life it is hard to find that you are no other than that. He would choke me, punch me, kick me, slap me, I was even burned, slashed and stapled in my five years of abuse." It is best to use the value of self defense. In cases of this matter there is a high possibility a person could face death. It a person has any interest in their life they should value self defense. Using self defense is one of the main reasons people survive many situations. And in order to have life you must value self defense. Deadly force is morally permissible, after what I stated, you can see that deadly force would be lawful, you notice that her husband abuses her both physically and verbally, after being physically abused you cant help but to believe threats your spouse is telling you. Seeing as they've already proved they will do whatever threats they are telling you. This is why you should value self defense. Contention 2 The doctrine of double effect Thomas Aquinas is credited with introducing the principle of double effect in his discussion of the permissibility of self-defense in theSumma Theologica (II-II, Qu. 64, Art.7). Killing one's assailant is justified, he argues, provided one does not intend to kill him. Aquinas observes that "Nothing hinders one act from having two effects, only one of which is intended, while the other is beside the intention. ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½‚ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Accordingly, the act of self-defense may have two effects: one, the saving of one's life; the other, the slaying of the aggressor." As Aquinas's discussion continues, a justification is provided that rests on characterizing the defensive action as a means to a goal that is justified: "Therefore, this act, since one's intention is to save one's own life, is not unlawful, seeing that it is natural to everything to keep itself in being as far as possible." However, Aquinas observes, the permissibility of self-defense is not unconditional: "And yet, though proceeding from a good intention, an act may be rendered unlawful if it be out of proportion to the end. Wherefore, if a man in self-defense uses more than necessary violence, it will be unlawful, whereas, if he repel force with moderation, his defense will be lawful." According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in abusive relationships abuse ranges from verbal to physical abuse. Typically it will be both and will happen repeatedly. Therefore, it is lawful to use deadly force as a deliberate response to domestic violence. Seeing as it would be considered self defense. In order to have life you must value self defense. Contention 3 The victim in an abusive relationship can easily be compared to a slave. And in order to get out of slavery you must use self defense. This is why as people we should highly value self defense. We should value self defense because, without this we cannot have life in the circumstance of an abusive relationship. Slave- a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The following things are likely to happen to a victim of an abusive relationship: the abuser doesn't trust you, they try to isolate you from your family and your friends, monitors where you go, doesn't allow you to work, threatens to kill you, etc. Also, there are many physical things that may happen to a victim of an abusive relationship such as: punches you, slaps you, kicks you, chokes you. The abuser may also take you to an unknown place and leave you there. They may threaten you with weapons. And the list goes on. A victim of an abusive relationship is in comparison with a slave because, for example, the victim is forced to obey their abuser or they could die. This is why the value of self defense is higher than any other value. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND PLEASE VOTE AFFIRMATIVE (: