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Originally Posted by irateplatypus
i think that there is a big leap, a radical change of direction, when you begin to lose the distinction between a "just" action and an "effective" action. it may well be that there are times when there is no just action that is also effective. so, in order to be effective... a group decides to do things that are unjust.
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If the end goal is justice, no action leading up to that goal is unjust. If you hold the belief that your side is Good (as the terrorists assuredly do), the life of one or a dozen or 3000 civilians is collateral damage if taking their life can lead to the ultimate justice of victory.
Ironically, but not suprisingly, it is the exact same policy of the U.S. military - collateral damage is acceptable when unavoidable. If avoiding it meant a loss, it must not be avoided.