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 When is it okay to slaughter children?

Over the years, we have witnessed unspeakable acts carried out by various groups. In retaliation, we and/or them launch air strikes, invade ruthlessly, etc. to “get them back”. 

Does it ever dawn on any of you that there could be an innocent child in the structure that you’re about to blow to smithereens? 

The old “Eye for an Eye” adage does not, and should not, apply to children. It’s 2023… why do we still pursue our enemies in such a barbaric way? 
 I am not surprised that this is happening. We claimed to have cast away the old testament doctrine and beliefs, that we have now embrace the new testament doctrine and beliefs but we are still very much rooted in old testament doctrines. That's hypocrisy. Killing children is highly heinous and reprehensible crime, which is classified as homicide or murder. This is not the matter of retaliation again. It's pure violation of fundamental human rights. That is my take on this. 
 …very much so.

How can someone cry “Pro-Life” against abortion, but yet, exterminate children like pests? (… and that comes from a Pro-Lifer and a Conservative)

What if someone came to your home country and just started launching air strikes, heeding no regard for your child?