Gregory's Server
@yura There are too much "what abouts" in terms of weighing the accountability (i.e. the ability to answer for your actions at some extent, not your implied duty to do something, like in case of responsibility).
We know the high command and COs can be held accountable for any decisions and orders that led to death and destruction. We know the soldiers could be somewhat held accountable for carrying out one of those orders.
But what about those volunteers who provide the army with equipment and munitions? How much exactly are they accounted for?
What about those priests who interpret war crimes as God's will?
What about those newsmakers broadcasting live about the labors of "our boys"?
Hell, what about those taxpayers? We know their taxes flow directly into the war funds. Does that make them all complicit in war crimes?
@yura I could go on and on, but the thing is that you don't have to dig that deep to apply some degree of accountability to pretty much everyone. There's too much laundry to do, too much to sort out even for courts and tribunals. And the victims would demand justice and accountability and the guarantee of NEVER AGAIN right this f*cking instant.
So, the society came up with nothing better than a presumption of guilt (until proven otherwise).