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SomewhereInTheMiddle

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11. They can't force them to change their ethics but ...

Reply to Demixs (Reply #7)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 04:42 AM

13 hrs ago

... they can refuse to do business with them if they don't.

Only contract with the DoD if you are willing to have your products/services used in war.

And I say this as a former 8-year DoD civilian employee.

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