An American military force killing a foreign military force is a proper application of the total war doctrine. But, civilian casualties should not be the goal of any military action.
But, an American military force waging total war on American civilians is not a proper application of the total war doctrine.
I know you didn’t use the term slaver, nor use any invective. I was replying to both you and rockrr.
The ROE should be liberal enough for our side to win, period, and our guys should be allowed to kill any enemy combatant or suspected enemy combatant without fear of prosecution and reprisals from our politicians. But they do live with that fear. Furthermore, our soldiers who beat pedophile muzzies in Afghanistan should be awarded medals and promotions, not dishonorable discharges, but that is what our traitorous government is doing to our soldiers.
I love this Thomas Jefferson quote. Is there a source for it?