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20. actual threat is an element

but would appear to apply only to certain situations.

I don't necessarily agree with Prof. Nichols' view, but reading about it shows that it's not so simple as we seem often to think. It may not be "war." In which case, it does not need to threaten use.

We'll see a lot of people sneering at that, but then, that's because they just don't want any more violence. Understandable. But then sometimes it may be necessary. Because Bush's wars were unnecessary doesn't mean every war is.

We just don't want to do anything. Yet we are bothered by the chemical attack. It's supposed to be beyond the pale even in war.