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I'm not criticizing you. It is a legitimate question. There have always seemed to be exceptions for the government. Does this stem from "war powers?" What is the basis?


I suppose so. Most people agree that it's legal for the government to perform military actions. Which military actions are legal is controversial, of course.




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