I'm very much in the camp that finds the no killing rule stupid, specifically how it's often portrayed in DC Comics with Batman. Understand, I don't believe Bruce should kill. I find it an interesting facet of his character and his neurotic tendencies.
No, it brings up philosophical discussion. A lot of DC fans act like a hero killing is the end of days. There is not always a peaceful solution, and the belief that everyone can be redeemed is naive at best. Of course, the crux of the issue is the nature of comics.
Deontology vs Utilitarianism. I've seen that thrown around and I like it. Keeping to your principles or sacrificing yourself for the greater good?
Something I've always done, even as a child, was put my ocs in other worlds. How would x react to y? Who would they get along with, who would they hate?
In one particular story, those ocs would dislike Bruce at best and abhor him at worst. I've been imaging the discussions and the arguments they would have. One of those ocs is a huge philosophy nerd, it's how he's coped with the life he's lived and the choices he's made. To him, while both seek to improve lives what they're willing to sacrifice is different.
My ocs will sacrifice their souls, will force themselves to do horrible things if it ensures the safety of others. They will make that hard choice so no one else has to. Most of them work to create a reality where people like them no longer need to exist. They are not good people and they will never claim to be.
To them, Bruce and many of the other heroes, do not put the well-being of innocent lives above their principals. (Keep in mind: I mean the universes where Bruce does stuff like save the joker not hoping that Poison Ivy can get some mental help. Not that level of over (hehe) kill). They would not expect heroes to go around killing bad guys, but would find it evil that they prevent others from doing so. Mostly Bruce. Sorry, Bruce fans. Seriously, some of these writers need to be shamed.
They do not strive to be beacons of hope which allows them more wiggle room in their actions.
I don't think heroes should just kill every one. That's ridiculous. It does make me wonder how they would handle scenarios where killing is unavoidable. Wars, revolutions, etc. How would Bruce handle things like the UHS shooting?
ok, now for dumb fun. My ocs' opinions on Bruce:
Karin: Likes him, but believes he is a bad mentor/adult figure to his sidekicks.
Garland: Neutral-positive. He finds the no-kill rational ineffective. This view becomes hate bc of how he treats Dick.
Leo: Neutral. He doesn't care about Bruce at all. If there was a need, he would swipe the bat symbol and give no shits. It isn't copyrighted
Kaelin-Dislike. Bruce reminds him of his parent. Said parent hates him and has actively tried to kill him multiple times.
Ken-Hates the whole batfamily, Jason and Alfred included. Literally, if it wasn't for the law of this land (his friends) he'd kill them out of annoyance.
Sora-Neutral-positive. She finds it hypocritical that the no kill rule doesn't seem to extend past humans. She will respect the symbol and avoid killing in gotham.
Allison-lmaoooooooo. The only reason she hasn't killed Bruce Wayne is because Jason hasn't asked her to. Not to be oc x canon, she's a lesbian, but they're good friends and when he died, she was pissed.
Yusuf, Marik, Emily: legit don't care. They just want to go to bat burger.