It did not afford them the privileges enjoyed by legitimate prisoners of war--those who wear uniforms, carry weapons openly and otherwise comply with the rules of war.

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As long as we are willing to accept war as a legitimate means of conflict resolution, we must be willing to accept the facts that go with war.

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But of course cops and prison guards serve legitimate and valuable functions beyond the war on drugs.

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