Swun Hsiao-chih says that the principle of choosing the lesser of two evils may provide a little room for maneuvering. Whereas something may ordinarily be impermissible, in special circumstances it may be allowed or even required.
兩惡相權取其輕，孫效智表示，「較小惡」原則開啟了一個可能性，某些道德上站不住腳的事情，在特殊處境下，是許可甚至必須的。