Sen. Chris Murphy warns targeting civilian infrastructure could spark civil conflict

Sen. Chris Murphy published a Substack post warning that attacks on civilian infrastructure would create political turmoil and could escalate into civil war. He said strikes that kill large numbers of civilians could provoke unrest and even drive efforts to remove a regime. The post prompted debate across dozens of commentators online, with users linking the warning to historical episodes of political violence and current polarization. This matters because targeting civilian systems risks mass casualties, domestic instability, and prolonged internal conflict.