Moral status of murder depends on who you do it to

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1. In a key scene, Remy claims that the moral status of murder "depends on who you do it to." Patrick disagrees, saying, "Murder is a sin...it is what it is." Which claim represents a Kantian understanding of morality? Which claim represents a Utilitarian understanding of morality?

2. Once Patrick learns what has happened to Amanda, what reasons might he have for leaving her there? What reasons might he have for calling the police? Which of these are Kantian reasons, and which are Utilitarian reasons?

3. What reasons does the Police Chief (Morgan Freeman) have for taking Amanda from her mother. Are these Utilitarian or Kantian reasons? Explain.

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