I remember first hearing that there were rules to war as a kid. I literally couldn't believe it.
You can make the argument that there are some very inhumane/barbaric ways to kill people, and as a "civilized" world, we shouldn't engage in them. But, that line of reasoning always takes you back to, "wait, how about we just not kill people at all?"
I'm sure after all armies are automatized somebody will eventually realize both sides can save billions and get same effect by just simulating the whole thing on computer.
You can make the argument that there are some very inhumane/barbaric ways to kill people, and as a "civilized" world, we shouldn't engage in them. But, that line of reasoning always takes you back to, "wait, how about we just not kill people at all?"