There is a world of difference between a codified method of justice and starting a war.

Armed sheriffs are a very different thing from armed Marines. One is a bailiff ofd the peace, handling exceptions individually; the others is an intentional instrument of destruction.

I am not so radical a peacenik that I would oppose the defense of good people. But I must draw the line at unilateral aggression, wrongful use of force and wanton slaughter.

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