Disagree. I enjoyed the Brett version, and all Mycroft did was a bit of distraction pickpocketing, really.

as a Black woman I've been scolded for my existence my entire life yet I've never been tempted to become a right-winger.

it's almost like it isn't the scolding that pushes people to right-wing politics

Sharp suit!

And knock it off with the "agree with me or you lack empathy or are uninformed" line. Ad hominen is not an argument

Already answered but no. Murder is an absolute. And several of your commentators said exactly that. You asked, that's my answer.
Find a political solution.

Two wrongs don't make a right.