I like it. :-) There is a problem in Light's reasoning - actually, in my eyes, the problem in the reasoning of anyone who uses labels like good and evil. It's that there are gray areas. Do good intentions justify doing an act that is morally wrong? Is it morally wrong at all if the thing is for a greater good?
Light is such a child. He received an unfortunate amount of power when his mind was only 17 years old and therefore quite immature, and because he gives himself a "holy crusade" he doesn't really have the chance to mature. The world just isn't black and white.
I suppose it all comes down to preferences. Certainly Light killed people who would likely never reform, etc. Because of publicity this sets an example to the world - leading to a significantly lower crime rate. Meaning that the majority of the public was very happy with Kira. However, to the victims and those who loved the victims - it's as things always are, conflicted and viewed as unjust.
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Date: 2007-10-27 07:29 am (UTC)Light is such a child. He received an unfortunate amount of power when his mind was only 17 years old and therefore quite immature, and because he gives himself a "holy crusade" he doesn't really have the chance to mature. The world just isn't black and white.
I suppose it all comes down to preferences. Certainly Light killed people who would likely never reform, etc. Because of publicity this sets an example to the world - leading to a significantly lower crime rate. Meaning that the majority of the public was very happy with Kira. However, to the victims and those who loved the victims - it's as things always are, conflicted and viewed as unjust.
Good work with the writing. :-)