A phrase that I see used fairly frequently on ARRSE and elsewhere with reference to the various conflicts we are drawn into/start/get involved in is "We must retain the moral high-ground or we are no better than xxx" where 'xxx' is the 'enemy'.
Okay, very laudable. But can you actually combat a foe who will use any means at his disposal, regardless of it's ethical or moral implications while playing by 'the rules'.
I'm rather tempted towards the notion that you can't.
Okay, very laudable. But can you actually combat a foe who will use any means at his disposal, regardless of it's ethical or moral implications while playing by 'the rules'.
I'm rather tempted towards the notion that you can't.