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From: Sooraya Qadir
To: Scott Summers
About: Appropriate use of force 

Mr. Summers, 

I've been reviewing some materials you sent me on the appropriate use of force in the field. I can translate the the increasing steps from just our presence acting as deterrent all the way to deadly force, even with our various powers. Though to think about how I would use my powers at the various levels was an challenging exercise, because so much depends on the circumstances. 

But where I am wondering about is how we determine appropriate force or action towards a group? When will we take a certain level of action? 

I am curious about your thoughts, 

Sooraya   

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From: Summers, Scott
To: Qadir, Sooraya

About: re:Appropriate use of force

That's a very good question Sooraya, and one that we've all struggled with time and again.


To me, part of it comes towards how much of a threat they are and how far we're willing to let restraint hold us. We're capable of hitting very hard, matching the Avengers as a mailed fist if needed, but not all threats require that sometimes a scalpal is a more effective tool. Always enough force and pressure to get the job done though with the minimal casualties.

To me, when you take the action is the more interesting question, how proactive can we be. Honestly, if we know there's a threat we should be acting to stop it, to do anything less is to knowingly put lives in danger. So my return question to you is that, if we think there's a threat, are we justified in having a psychic test, and what if someone is thinking of attacking a mutant. Should we wait for him to move, or should we act now?

Scott

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From: Sooraya Qadir
To: Scott Summers
About: Re:Appropriate use of force

I needed to think about this for a bit.

Merely thinking about attacking a mutant is not yet committing that act. Any active, concrete plans though... then it's fair game. Though I'd still advocate with the least amount of force necessary.

Also, investigation to search for this or determine if this is the case is a good and justified thing. But if the psychic test is a workable something, depends on too many factors. Worst case scenario it can turn out to be just as ineffective as closing down a street and searching every single person coming through.

I have a counter question though. Say we have a large organisation of humans, of whom at least a part has proven to be willing and able to assault or even kill mutants. What is the appropriate use of force here to stop them? Shut down chapters preventative in any way possible? Or just counter their point of view through legitimate ways? How far can we go?

Sooraya