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Originally Posted by Bill O'Rights
Yes, something traumatic has happened in their lifetimes. It's called...war.
And, no, I'm in no way defending their actions. But a curfew in a warzone is not like a curfew in your neighborhood. The friendly police officer doesn't just come delivering you to your parents, at your doorstep. Violating curfew in a warzone can, and often is, dealt with by deadly force. That does not usually entail forcing violators to take a midnight swim.
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Deadly force is usually 'justified' because the targets are assumed to be up to no good, and the soldiers don't want to risk themselves finding out. Deadly force on people in captivity is a completely different beast.
I'm not condeming them, I'm just noting the difference.