During WW2, we were willing to drop bombs on enemy cities, blowing up or incinerating whole civilian populations, including women, children, and babies.
During the Cold War, if attacked, we were willing to respond with enough nukes to incinerate half the world.
Against our current enemies, I am willing to be as ruthless as is needed to protect American citizens from another 9/11 (or worse).
>>Against our current enemies,
>>I am willing to be as ruthless as is needed
Even if it means becoming the Western Soviet Union?
As ol’ Ben Franklin said “Those who would trade in their freedom for their protection deserve neither.”