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In their defense, Arthras didn't give them any wiggle room. It was either murder everyone or 'treason'.
Arthas didnt have any wiggle room either. By dawn the entire city was going to be turned into an undead horde lead by a dread lord. There wasnt room for gentle debate and careful reflection. With every minute that passed more undead were raised and joining the forces of evil. Imagine facing an army invading america, then learning the entire population of LA is going to be converted overnight into more troops and you have no way to reverse it. Thats what Arthas was dealing with. Had they not wiped out the city, all of lorderan would have fallen to the overwhelming number of undead. He was honestly the most clear headed leader there.