War or more specifically WINNING a war requires doing things that would be inappropriate at other times.
But we dont seem interested in WINNING wars anymore, thus we now lose them all.
A large percentage of voters consider the NRA a terrorist organization responsible for the deaths of thousands annually, and consider “climate deniers” responsible for the looming extinction of humanity and most other species - both pretty much on par with the “war” you’re referring to - and they’re calling for your execution if not silence. You’d object thereto based on “natural rights” and “facts”.
I’m very concerned that, while I agree about the basic problem, too many “right wing” types are abandoning their conservative principles to destroy a poorly-defined “them”.
What about expanding background checks on gun purchases? Is that a legitimate suspension of civil rights?