Posted on 12/08/2015 8:54:29 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Did I argue against that...
Geneva 1977, Protocol I, Articles 51 and 54 outlaw indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations, and destruction of food, water, and other materials needed for survival. Indiscriminate attacks include directly attacking civilian (non-military) targets, but also using technology such as biological weapons, nuclear weapons and land mines, whose scope of destruction cannot be limited. A total war that does not distinguish between civilian and military targets is considered a war crime.
Nuclear weapons, like most other WMD's are generally weapons of deterrence, retaliation and last use for civilized nations.
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