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Re:The unsuccessful WWII plot to fight the Japanese with rad... by PradeetPatel on Sunday May 01, 2022 @02:28AM (#31222712)
As someone who's completely oblivious with the inner workings of the military sector, is there such thing as an ethics commission to ascertain what is deemed "ethically acceptable" and what is not?
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Re:The unsuccessful WWII plot to fight the Japanese with rad... by lazide on Sunday May 01, 2022 @10:21AM (#31225213)
Does it work? Does it fill a niche that can’t otherwise be filled and is considered important?

If so, it’s usually considered ethically acceptable.

See: land mines, white phosphorus, etc.

Chemical and biological weapons are in the few exceptions, and that is generally because they are very difficult to control and use without hurting your own troops as much or more.

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