It would be better when dealing with barbarians to be worse than they. That is the only way to get respect---through fear.
If they fear us, then they hesitate. If they hesitate, they lose.
Correct. We should behead them and put their heads on pikes - but first we should execute anyone with press credentials.
And no, I'm not joking. I truly believe in summary execution for treason.
Screw that, they already FEAR us, we kill them by the dozen.
Why be barbaric when it's better and much much easier to put a bullet in their head on the field of battle....???