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US Constitution empowers Congress to issue "Letters of Marque and Reprisal" - to wit grant permission for private entities (people, companies) to wage war on ot
by ctdonath 5y ago
US Constitution empowers Congress to issue "Letters of Marque and Reprisal" - to wit grant permission for private entities (people, companies) to wage war on other private entities. Enacted to help shipping companies deal with pirates, applies today for the likes of ransomware perpetrators.
- mannerheim 5y agoSeems like a reasonable solution - if Russia won't arrest Russians who extort Americans, why should America arrest Americans who extort Russians?
- Igelau 5y agoLetters of Marque! I like this way option way better than that other commentator who wanted to start a nuclear war.