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I find the proposal that we deliberately target the families of ISIS militants revolting. \u00a0But it\u2019s not only morally repulsive, it\u2019s tactically and strategically foolish. \u00a0(To put my opinion mildly.)<\/p>\n
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I can think of no more effect strategy to multiply our enemies in the Islamic world and to jettison whatever moral credibility we may have than to seek to kill noncombatant women and children.<\/p>\n
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Good grief.<\/p>\n
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