Adm. Frank M. Murphy reportedly told lawmakers a second strike was necessary because drugs on the burning vessel remained a threat.
  • LOGIC💣@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I don’t think it’s consistent with your example, because nobody in or near the boats was an insurgent. I’m not saying that it’s not similar, just that it’s a clear divergence. They don’t have any pretense that anybody on or near the boat was planning to attack them.