It's morally permissible to kill domestic abusers

Okay. It's time for me to get serious. I thank my opponent for (presumably) giving it his all and holding nothing back. 1. Right to Life My opponent has first of all cited the right of human beings to life, the "sovereignty of the living man over his own life" to say that outside of "grey zone" cases of self-defense their killing is not permissible. However, fundamental rights are often denied someone whenever they deny the rights of others. Murderers, while still living human beings, have denied the rights of another human being to live, and it is often considered acceptable to put them to death. As the abuser's actions are a violation of the victim's rights, why should his right to life be respected? In this case, an abuser does not kill his wife. Usually. But, allow me to use this link which provides some facts and statistics on domestic violence. http://www.clarkprosecutor.org... "Battering tends to increase and become more violent over time." Here's another link. http://www.americanbar.org... In the year 2000, more than 1200 women were killed by their spouses. I am certain that many of these deaths are a result of domestic violence which has escalated. The fact is, every time that somebody who is physically stronger than you are beats you, your life is in danger. You could be killed. Or receive a serious injury. Therefore, killing your abusive spouse during abuse is permissible as self-defense. My opponent cannot deny that killing in the name of self-defense is excusable. There is little reason for them to refrain from killing you, because "The average prison sentence of men for murdering their women partners is 2 to 6 years." (See first link) 6. Years. For. Beating. Your. Wife. The system is a mess! He'll be out of prison in 6 years and he'll beat you again. There is NO escape as long as he is alive. He will find you, and he will beat you, probably out of revenge. Will he obey a restraining order? Probably not, as he is determined to take his vengeance out on you. Or, he may kill you, as this piece of scum did. http://www.shortnews.com... There is literally no other solution, except to go on the run for your entire life, which is why you should just take 15 years of jail time, which is about what women typically serve for killing their husbands (see link 1). People I'm Western nations live long lives these days, so you'll still have plenty of time to enjoy your life before you die. Then, my opponent mentioned sexual abuse in prisons. But: 1. It is not guaranteed that a female inmate will be raped, so she at least has a chance of not being molested or battered...something she didn't have in the outside world. 2. If if she is being raped, if at some point the guard responsible is caught, is testified against, laid off, fired, or quits, the abuse will end. 3. After a certain number of years you will be released, and no one will abuse you any more. As I have shown that the abuser's mere existence is a very real threat to your life, killing him is self-defense, which is justified. And frankly, he deserves to die. You are protecting yourself from abuse so you do not deserve to die, even if the courts pronounce you guilty. Oh yes, I've got another reason: DETERRENCE Whenever women who are being beaten kill their abusive partners, it spreads a message. It is a message of "We will not allow you to beat us" and abusive husbands will realize that if they abuse their wives, there's a chance that their wives may kill them. Somewhere in the world some man will decide not to beat up his wife because he realizes this. Somebody will not have to suffer because one victim, then another, and another, and then another, fought back and killed their abusers. That'll be all for this round. Back to you Con.