The Journal also pointed out that primary purpose is "preventive (keeping combatants off the battlefield), not punitive (meting out justice to criminals)."
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The Journal also pointed out that primary purpose is "preventive (keeping combatants off the battlefield), not punitive (meting out justice to criminals)."
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