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[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

You could make the comparison with Russia's actions towards Ukraine. Is it "just war" when Russia intentionally bombs children's schools and hospitals? Most countries are civilized enough to only target military targets during a war. It's also worth pointing out that modern missiles do not "accidentally" hit the wrong target, that's about as likely as shooting a gun and "accidentally" hitting your friend standing behind you.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Some estimates say over one million Iraqis were killed during the American invasion and occupation.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 8 points 2 years ago

Americans aren't civilized, just entitled. (Yes, I'm an American)

[–] corrupts_absolutely@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Most countries are civilized enough to only target military targets during a war.

all the humane wars out there

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah I know... There's no escaping it, people are dumb.