This is true, but Im not talking about the abstract ethics of nation state war, iIm talking about the practical reality for people on the ground, on all sides.

This is true, but Im not talking about the abstract ethics of nation state war, iIm talking about the practical reality for people on the ground, on all sides. Not to mention there seems to be quite a one sided approach to such issues given Western influence on international law and related bodies. Iraq is a good example where we did just about none of those things you mention.