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I don't believe there is a rule that the rebels can do whatever they want without being stopped by outside forces (though I thought we were initially discussing the official leadership being stopped).But there is a rule that the US gov should limit itself to wars that are defensive. I don't know exactly how hard and fast that rule is but the words of the constitution clearly give that intent.But if the "rule" you are talking about is the one that the people have a right to overthrow their government then that rule comes from the writings of John Locke. I suspect John would have supported rebellions that were not murderous and would not have cared if there were outside forces involved or not. If I remember my history correctly the Founding Fathers of the US had plenty of outside help. If government is by consent then rebellions are the natural corollary.
I don't believe there is a rule that the rebels can do whatever they want without being stopped by outside forces (though I thought we were initially discussing the official leadership being stopped).
But there is a rule that the US gov should limit itself to wars that are defensive. I don't know exactly how hard and fast that rule is but the words of the constitution clearly give that intent.
But if the "rule" you are talking about is the one that the people have a right to overthrow their government then that rule comes from the writings of John Locke. I suspect John would have supported rebellions that were not murderous and would not have cared if there were outside forces involved or not. If I remember my history correctly the Founding Fathers of the US had plenty of outside help. If government is by consent then rebellions are the natural corollary.
