Zeroedin, makes a good point. If and when the SHTF I think it best to comport ourselves in accordance with the civilized rules of warfare. The more we adhere to the rules, the more likely we would be given coverage by the GC. The PRC probably wouldn't follow the GC once they had gumption enough to try and pick a fight. In the last Civil War the Congress voted to treat Southron troops according to the laws of war. I wonder if the same would be true today if, God forbid, Americans started shooting each other? Nevertheless, if we believe in natural law, we should at least try and stick to the rules.