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by DannyB2 3361 days ago
Those ordering drone strikes on their own citizens might discover that some significant fraction of drone operators are unwilling to carry out such orders.
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Keep in mind, however, that civil wars are among the most cruel and vicious of all wars.

The Rwandan genocide was between Tutsi's and Hutu's, the culmination of a long list of beefs the origin of which defies rational explanation.

Not saying that something similar is likely here, but it could happen in time given the right environment and grievances.

This is why you keep the military well off comparatively. Give them a nice incentive and the majority won't turn