Originally Posted by
Bell_ringer
In the context of international law, it makes no difference if it was voluntary or not. In this instance it was solicited, so would be considered a warcrime, one in a long list during recent conflicts.
Like all laws there is small print, which is why lawyers exist.
The only "court" this is being tried in is the court of public opinion, which has somewhat more flexible interpretations of what is acceptable or not.
It’s not just about law. It’s about whether you would launch an attack on a bridge that you knew was full of women and children - for whatever reason. I believe basic morality puts the target off-limits.