Insofar as a truism isn't an endorsement. Making people afraid you'll kill them seems like poor politics. Inevitably leads to shockingly wasteful wars. Better

Insofar as a truism isn't an endorsement. Making people afraid you'll kill them seems like poor politics. Inevitably leads to shockingly wasteful wars. Better things to do. c.f. Iranian prime minister submits resignation citing IRGC takeover, because war exigencies. Nice one! USA! USA!