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Vattel

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12. Some are experts on the law of armed conflict (law professors),
Wed Sep 24, 2014, 09:07 PM
Sep 2014

one wrote a book about drone warfare, some write on just war theory, one is writing a book defending the use of preventive force.

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Where does it end? pscot Sep 2014 #1
Or... RobertEarl Sep 2014 #29
What's it worth. safeinOhio Sep 2014 #2
I would ask them, "Are YOU willing to fight in any conflict you deem "appropriate"? are YOU willing niyad Sep 2014 #3
Well, one of the panelists did four combat tours; so he was willing to fight. Vattel Sep 2014 #5
so what are the qualifications of the others on "the appropriate use of military force"? niyad Sep 2014 #10
Some are experts on the law of armed conflict (law professors), Vattel Sep 2014 #12
so, are there any real peacemongers on that panel--say, like the christian peacekeepers, a pacifist niyad Sep 2014 #13
I would say that there are some doves although no pacifists. Vattel Sep 2014 #17
will be looking forward to hearing your report. niyad Sep 2014 #19
Good point. That argument is silly. treestar Sep 2014 #16
Who are the "experts" LWolf Sep 2014 #4
I like the idea of asking them about whether the resources devoted to wars Vattel Sep 2014 #7
I like the one about inappropriate use of force for capitalistic reasons. woo me with science Sep 2014 #21
good point. i will try to get this elephant noticed Vattel Sep 2014 #23
How does one define and identify exactly whom we are using force against, and RKP5637 Sep 2014 #6
good suggestion, thx Vattel Sep 2014 #8
One question. "IS THIS THE LAST RESORT"? SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #9
I will definitely include a question about preventive wars. Vattel Sep 2014 #11
that is SUCH a disturbing, sick concept. niyad Sep 2014 #15
Thanks! Please let us know how it went and what you heard... SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #20
I should be able to post a link to a youtube video at some point. Vattel Sep 2014 #26
not just the "top of the response list", but, seemingly, the ONLY response! niyad Sep 2014 #14
I know.. it's... frightening, how easily we fire off some drones SomethingFishy Sep 2014 #18
Q: Do you regret not doing something more enlightened and constructive with your lives? n/t whatchamacallit Sep 2014 #22
I'd probably ask something along the lines of... Ohio Joe Sep 2014 #24
Only two of the seven panelists are military, and their opinions are definitely worth hearing. Vattel Sep 2014 #25
Why do we have war talks... peace13 Sep 2014 #27
What can you do with military force that you can't do with sharing? nt valerief Sep 2014 #28
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