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jgalt212 on Nov 13, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: DoorDash S-1

If the attacking party knows

- the opponent will flee or - the opponent will fight to the death

Don't you think that would affect the attacking party's plans?

bobthepanda on Nov 13, 2020 [–]

I don't think this is a distinction that matters to a government prepared to indiscriminately kill anyone, combatant or civilian, to maintain control.

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