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What does it mean?
There is no sacred right to life for invaders, and the invaded are free to protect themselves however they choose.
In plain terms
Attackers have no right to safety if attacked.
What can you take from it?
Self-protection is unrestricted against invaders.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • martial ethics

Putting it to work

  • justify defensive violence
  • support self-defense

Questions to consider

  • Who decides who is the invader?
  • Are all responses fair?

Another view

It assumes clear lines between invader and invaded.

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