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Seinan Sensei

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4. Just War Theory - a basis for 'ethical restraint

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 08:13 AM

Yesterday

War
Is it for a just cause?
Is there proportionality?
Is it last resort?

During time of War
Discrimination - only legitimate targets - not civilians, medics, aid workers
Proportionality - Use minimum force to achieve objectives
Ethical means - no torture/ no chem weapons/ no shoot to maim
’Following orders’ is not a legal/ethical defense

After War
Punishment for war crimes
Compensation of victims
Fair Peace treaties

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The only thing Cpl. Vance risked in wartime was getting a papercut in his big bunker. Crowman2009 14 hrs ago #13

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