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- The likelihood of being killed (IMO big these days, even as a non-combatant)
- the likelihood of suffering from indirect negative consequences via redirection of economic output (IMO high)
- the likelihood of warriors benefiting from the seized resources in a significant way (IMO small, unless you're also part of the ruling class)
So, yes, I agree with your conclusion but there are additional premises at work.
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- The likelihood of being killed (IMO big these days, even as a non-combatant)
- the likelihood of suffering from indirect negative consequences via redirection of economic output (IMO high)
- the likelihood of warriors benefiting from the seized resources in a significant way (IMO small, unless you're also part of the ruling class)
So, yes, I agree with your conclusion but there are additional premises at work.