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giraffe_ladytoday at 4:46 PM4 repliesview on HN

> Palestine Action has been designated a terrorist group in the UK as well after sabotaging military aircraft

This is already an extreme perversion of justice all on its own. Damaging military equipment is absolutely outside any useful definition of terrorism. This is simply armed conflict.


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graemeptoday at 5:01 PM

Damaging property for political ends has been part of the definition in the UK, and I think the US, for decades. I would say the case for targetting military equipment is stronger than for damaging most other things.

> This is simply armed conflict.

Armed conflict by residents and citizens against the state is usually a serious criminal offense everywhere.

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oceanplexiantoday at 6:43 PM

> Damaging military equipment is absolutely outside any useful definition of terrorism.

I hope no one takes this seriously.

If you're caught sabotaging equipment on a US military installation in many cases they are authorized to use deadly force and you'll be held accountable under the UCMJ. The absolute best outcome is you're designated a terrorist and live to see a prison cell.

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AnimalMuppettoday at 5:07 PM

Are you sure you want to say it's armed conflict? That makes it legitimate to kill members of Palestine Action.

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TiredOfLifetoday at 5:22 PM

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