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by fc417fc802 455 days ago
> Geneva convention is wishful thinking.

It is a convention. It is useful for applying pressure. It certainly seems to reduce their use.

You could as well say that laws against murder or theft or whatever are wishful thinking.

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Murder is generally punished. Unless you spew pollutants with known biological harm leading to numerous cancerous deaths and cover it up and pay off enough politicians. Then it is generally rewarded or at least tolerated.