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Originally Posted by donquixote99
I regard the position of the terrorists in question as 'constructive combat.' That is, they are engaged in planning, directing, or supporting armed terrorist actions, including actions against America and Americans; they are armed and surrounded by fighters, and they would be virtually certain to engage in combat with ground forces if such were sent to 'arrest' them.
I think the basic rule that Americans actively engaged in hostile combat are subject to lethal force can be extended to these situations.
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But how do you know that is the case? Look to the bold in your comment.