What should be our attitude to those who are insane/schizophrenic etc?
In the circumstances above, clearly he had to be put down before he killed others.
Are all members of ISIS or the Taliban insane? Do we try to kill all of them? Is there a distinction to be made between mentally ill lone wolves and groups allegedly fighting for their god in the most bloody and intolerant of ways?
My nephew is schizophrenic due to cannabis-use, and is considered too dangerous to be allowed to live with his mother, my sister, but I would not want him "exterminated" even if he went on to follow evil voices in his head. What is the answer?