This sounds similar to letters of marque and reprisal, which is something I haven't thought of since middle school constitution class until now.

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walrus01 a day ago | parent | next [-]

Erik Prince and similar have been trying to get that going again (for actual commercial cargo shipping related activities) for some time now.

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Tanoc a day ago | parent | prev | next [-]

It appears like they're trying to make an industry that works outside of conventional bounds. Just like with private military contractors. Not quite privateers like in the 1630s.

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addaon a day ago | parent | prev [-]

Except the constitution is clear that issuing letters of marque is reserved for congress, not the executive branch.

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ameliaquining 11 hours ago | parent [-]

Also they have been prohibited by customary international law for over 150 years. The people talking about bringing them back are mostly trolling.

	▲	iamnothere 9 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Lately there’s been quite a few things happening that are prohibited by customary international law. I think the whole concept of international law may be on its last legs, frankly.