More of a distinction without a difference. Once you get to that situation, you've legitimized murder; now we see what that looks like. "Militia" action agains

More of a distinction without a difference. Once you get to that situation, you've legitimized murder; now we see what that looks like. "Militia" action against "military"? Neither side will bother with the scruples of waiting for the enemy to put on a uniform and pick up a weapon. It will be death squads vs car bombs.