No "whack" on what I or You "know"; ...
But, that ain't the question !
Steve (et al; except for Bill's post, which has the nuances I like - I'll have to do that after I sleep. :D):
At some point, someone may have enough intelligence (information + analysis) to "decide" ("more likely than not"; but it could be a greater proof test - if you wish to specify it !) that a "Group X" has engaged "in supplying material support" to "Group Y" in an action that kills people.
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IF that test is met, then a member of "Group X" can be whacked, anytime, anywhere, etc. ...
That is the "legal premise" - in quotes, because some would argue that is not an acceptable legal premise (please come forth !).
You can address the posited legal premise; but I am far more interested in your "gut reaction" to my "material support" scenario (albeit hypothetical).
How far will you go IF ?
Regards
Mike
What is your gut reaction to whacking these guys?
Edited JMM's question for brevity
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jmm99
Here is a "WHAT IF": If this hacker effort and also Mombai (where folks were killed) were "materially supported" ($$$) by a "Saudi Group", can that "Saudi Group" be "declared hostile" and its members "neutralized" (killed, captured or converted - with "killed" always an option) ?
Theoretically, a member of a "declared hostile" group (engaged in an "armed conflict") can be killed anytime, anyplace - whether armed or unarmed, etc.
What think you? Not, BTW, as to "legality".
What is your gut reaction to whacking these guys - IF they "materially supported" Mombai ?
I'd prefer not to "whack" whoever was involved, well not to start with. My preference is for options that reduce their credibility in their community cum audience, e.g. found driving drunk when in the French Riviera. Some inspired "Nigerian" fleecing of their assets and sewage in villa swimming pools. Not allow them (and family) to travel too far, but don't tell them till they arrive at JFK. Add in a few key messages, like "We know what you did. We haven't started yet".
"Whacking" may only make them a martyr and not stop others giving $$$ to the violent Jihad.