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To: GIdget2004

Obama kills family members all the time. what else would you call it when he drone strikes a wedding?


11 posted on 03/04/2016 10:57:50 AM PST by RC one
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To: RC one

The US has a long standing policy of not deliberately targeting non-combatants. This is codified in both treaties and legislation. However, if a legitimate target, which can be person, place, or thing, is occupied by or adjacent to non-combatants, you can legally strike it.

Most civilian casualties over the past 15 years are from either striking a legitimate target when civilians are present (usually when there is no better option), or striking the wrong place due to an error. Hitting a wedding can be either.


41 posted on 03/04/2016 11:20:27 AM PST by drop 50 and fire for effect ("Work relentlessly, accomplish much, remain in the background, and be more than you seem.)
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