This claim is complete bogus, and here why. As previously stated, George killing lennie would mean much more to both of them, then a person who doesn 't have a bond with neither of them. Also, Curley killing Lennie would result in a greater amount of physical pain to Lennie, because Curley was going to shoot him in the gut, and the pain would be long lasting. While George was going to kill him quickly, which would result in less pain. Therefore, George undoubtedly made the right right decision.
George 's decision reflects how an Individual is obligated to others by describing how as humans we are obligated to not allow the people close to us to suffer tremendously, and if one close to us were to suffer, it would have to be in our own hands. It is very important to take away you are obligated to provide the best support you can for you loved loves. Never to let them suffer for something that is not important. George made the right decision and certainly will not regret