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Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by Dalewyn on Sunday February 12, 2023 @07:52PM (#34768863)
People often forget that "proper" wars are really just another facet of diplomacy, with certain rules to be followed.

Incidentally, no, what Russia is doing in Ukraine is not even anywhere remotely close to a "proper" war.

Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by gnad_sucks on Sunday February 12, 2023 @08:13PM (#34769005)
Thank you for your perspective, I agree on both counts. Sorry youre getting downvoted, but this is HN after all.
Re:Raytheon High-Energy Laser by l33t233372 on Sunday February 12, 2023 @09:38PM (#34769539)
What you describe may have existed for parts of a few hundred years in areas of Europe, but it’s not the rule, and it’s certainly not the case today.