[John Scott]

Originally Posted by rwoman

I like this piece by former President Carter about what is a just war:

http://www.commondreams.org/views03/0309-02.htm

I think it equally applies to foreign and domestic wars.

Let's not forget that Carter was one f the most worthless presidents we ever had.

Profound changes have been taking place in American foreign policy, reversing consistent bipartisan commitments that for more than two centuries have earned our nation greatness. These commitments have been predicated on basic religious principles, respect for international law, and alliances that resulted in wise decisions and mutual restraint.

Two centuries? Or perhaps Jimmy just pulled these out of his arse?

The war can be waged only as a last resort, with all nonviolent options exhausted.

Who's to say we exhausted all options? With Germany in WW2 we could have blockaded them for ten years, but we didn't.

The war's weapons must discriminate between combatants and noncombatants.

Yes, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were very precise and no civilian casualties were recorded.

Its violence must be proportional to the injury we have suffered.

Well of course. We only carpet bombed Japanese cities after the Japanese did the same to LA, NY and Chicago.

Looks like Jimmy been pulling rules out of his arse again.