The introduction of "non-lethal weapons" to the military will surely be seen by future generations as one of the greatest, most humane and civilised developments in human history ("The Quest for the Nonkiller App.")
 
If every human life (including that of enemy combatants) is really as sacred as most of us would claim, then seriously wounding or killing someone should be the very last resort, rather than the only option often open to soldiers.
 
If the West wants to prove its moral superiority over militant Islam, which flaunts its willingness to kill (or over any other advocates of violence), what better way to do so than by demonstrating our reluctance to kill - even our enemies?