"What Bruce has done for the greater good is unquestionable," Barbara retorted, her words serious and heartfelt. "Did it feel awful every time he escaped? Yes. But I'm not going to question Bruce's methods--he's saved countless lives. Lives that he wouldn't have been given the opportunity to save if he had killed the Joker...I'm just glad someone did."
She would have done it, given the opportunity. She knew that much. But with Barbara it would have been just a case of revenge, a victim lashing out. Batman had to be what evil men feared and good men trusted in. "Please. Talk to Bruce. Let him know you're alive at least..."