[Dog Gone]

You can't have it both ways. Either they are on their own, or they have government authority to act.

If they are on their own, then there's no need for Marque and Reprisal.

[MadameAxe]

It's the difference between hiring an employee and contracting for a service. The contractor does not become the government's employee.

BTW, no one I know of is suggesting that this bill be a replacement for military action but rather a complementary measure (although I haven't had time to completely review this thread). I don't know why some of you are having such a problem with it.

And now, I must away for the evening. Regards.