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Originally posted by xo_kathy
Which brings me to my question - someone with some military knowledge help me out here...
Before confirming who/what the target of the first bombing was, CNN noted that it is against international law (sorry of the terms are off) to assasinate another country's leader UNLESS war is already underway. Then they made sure to note that these bombings were NOT the actual start of the war - just a quick drop on a target that came up. THEN they confirmed that we were indeed trying to hit Saddam himself. So, did we break international law??? Someone clear this up for me please....
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It's probably safe to say that Sadaam was given due warning (the 48 hour ultimatum) in this case.
Also, I suspect that those who said the war hasn't started really means that the "planned" campaign hasn't launched yet.
The war is on, no question about it.
And, not to be redundant, but, even though I have questions about whether we should be there at all -- we are, so I hope DekeGuy and all the rest kick ass and take names and get this thing over as soon as possible and get home safely.