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Originally posted by Porsche-O-Phile
War is about killing people. Mercilessly and brutally if that's what it takes. That's the reality and also the reason war should be a last - not a first - resort.

You also don't win wars with one hand tied behind your back. I'd think Vietnam would've taught us that once and that Iraq is teaching it to us again.

I say let the military devise whatever terrible implements of death they want, but we exercise discretion in their use. If the military thinks there's something to be gained by dropping cluster bombs on civilian targets, then they should be held accountable for it.

On a related note, aren't a lot of "terrorists" technically "civilians" since they're not formally part of any recognized military body?

bingo. couldn't have said it better myself.