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ever directly attacked the US or US citizens?

Why do you draw the line at "directly attacked"? We have laws that make it a crime to conspire to murder. I don't think it's unreasonable to go after people who are conspiring to attack the US or US citizens.

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If they're within range of our borders, and people, sure.

Why does the border matter? If somebody across the border is getting ready to fire a cruise middle at me, should I just let it happen?

The point is that very few of these people had any intention, let alone capability, to commit a terrorist act against the US. Most of them were civilians or young men who joined their countries' militaries to defend against an invading force.

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