I think both situations you described are unethical and I don't want my government doing either of them. I'd also question your use of the word prevailing, as

I think both situations you described are unethical and I don't want my government doing either of them. I'd also question your use of the word prevailing, as I have never heard this theory in respectable historical circles. (I'm not an expert by any means, but I have yet to hear a respected scholar or non-conspiracy theorist advance any evidence to this concept.)