[BriKevin]

The logic is the same.

Are we sure?

The food the modern Buddhist eats is generally a matter of choice

That is why at most Buddhist events and retreats held in the West, the food served is vegetarian

Generally, the modern Buddhist can choose the food they eat (as opposed to those living a more subsistance existence)

Whereas if the state admininisters the death penalty for a crime, this is beyond the choosing of a Buddhist