His mortal fear of Jesse James led him to kill the famous outlaw, not just for the reward money, but as a preemptive strike to save his own life. |
But while we are apologizing for past misdeeds, isn't it time to offer preemptive apologies for our current sins of omission and commission? |
And of course, his record on preemptive military strikes is not exactly stellar either. |
The doctrine invites abuse because it offers no criteria by which to judge a threat justifying a preemptive strike. |
Despite preemptive warnings that this material is unrated and not suited for the younger set, there's nothing terribly gruesome or graphic here. |
However, none of the above is sufficient justification for a preemptive military strike. |