However, critics (such as moral absolutists and deontologists) argue that choosing the "lesser devil" still involves choosing a devil. By participating in a harmful system, the actor becomes complicit in the harm. This is famously encapsulated in the political dilemma of coalitions with extremist parties or the use of torture in interrogation scenarios.
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The story is often included in anthologies of short stories from the series. Conclusion