b. The deliberate killing of one human being by another human being has always been seen by society to be wrong.

A moment's thought should tell you that this statement is invalid and numerous examples to the contrary exist:

• In war time, deliberate killing is encouraged, not condemned (in fact, a soldier will be condemned if they do not carry-out deliberate acts of killing).
  

• In many countries Capital Punishment is routinely carried-out by the State.
  

In Britain in the past, the killing of a peasant by a member of the aristocracy could be considered regrettable, but not a matter for punishment.

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