[Groups that created chaos for the sake of it were in a tiny minority, after all; the majority had some reason to exist, whether it be for a specific cause or because they were a convenient tool to advance the goals of a state or organization. Sometimes there was overlap, too.
Nevertheless--]
But if a group resorts to massacring civilians or taking them hostage, they should expect consequences.
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[Groups that created chaos for the sake of it were in a tiny minority, after all; the majority had some reason to exist, whether it be for a specific cause or because they were a convenient tool to advance the goals of a state or organization. Sometimes there was overlap, too.
Nevertheless--]
But if a group resorts to massacring civilians or taking them hostage, they should expect consequences.