Our subconscious processes do not recognize the “lesser of two evils” as a justification. Evil is still evil. To that one should add that the preconscious processes may define anyone who “causes” suffering, even “rationally justified” suffering, as evil.

— Melvin J. Lerner Justice and Self-Interest: Two Fundamental Motives (2011)

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