The use of the military in domestic roles raises ethical questions, particularly regarding the balance between security and civil liberties, and whether military intervention is a proportionate and appropriate response to the challenges faced at the border.

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The use of the military in domestic roles raises ethical questions, particularly regarding the balance between security and civil liberties, and whether military intervention is a proportionate and appropriate response to the challenges faced at the border.

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Use military to protect the US-MX border

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This is not the first instance of Marines being deployed to the southern border. Past deployments include various support roles ranging from logistical support to infrastructure improvements and enhanced surveillance measures.

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"A natural duty of militaries is to secure the borders of their nations. But, it is important to examine why the question of “should” the military secure the border is being raised? Asking the question presumes there is an ethical concern left unaddressed."
"In short, just because one can use the military does not necessarily mean one should, especially if it is because civilian law enforcement and the political leadership are ineffective or there are significant social problems left unaddressed. The military should not be used to overcome others’ shortcomings."

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The capabilities of the U.S. military far exceed those of the migrants, suggesting that the deployment may lack a solid operational rationale, given the migrants' generally non-threatening nature.

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The capabilities of the U.S. military far exceed those of the migrants, suggesting that the deployment may lack a solid operational rationale, given the migrants' generally non-threatening nature.

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