I am deeply disappointed by this news. As much as I'm sympathetic to the Ukrainian cause, the use of cluster bombs (that kill civilians for years after they are dropped) is by definition a war crime.
Ukraine shouldn't be using them, and the US shouldn't be providing them.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/06/russia-ukraine-cluster-bombs-biden-human-rights-watch
Do you understand the concept of war crimes?
As a participant, no.
As an attorney who defends US servicemembers in courts-martial and who has heard many, many war stories, yes. It is from this context, that I believe the laws of war are non-negotiable.
FYI, the US has failed the test many, many times. Even in what is arguably our most just of wars (WW2), we still crossed the line when we firebombed German cities with burning jellied gasoline and when we dropped the atom bombs on Japan.
1. I don't know you, so please don't call me "brah."
2. Please reread my posts. Did I call any grunts "war criminals"? Nope. I don't judge them. But, I DO judge the political leaders and generals who give them immoral orders.
James M Branum - יעקב מתתיהו ☮
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