They seem to be a catalyst for terrorist action against our people in the field as well as citizens back home.
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Time to end our Predator strikes?
Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!!
For all this His anger is not turned away, but His hand is stretched out still.
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I had the same thought but
Originally posted by myboynoah View PostThey seem to be a catalyst for terrorist action against our people in the field as well as citizens back home.
That doesn't mean that I think the drone attacks are right - only that I don't think you're actually going to achieve a reduction in terrorism against Americans and the US by ending them.Ute-ī sunt fīmī differtī
It can't all be wedding cake.
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Originally posted by myboynoah View PostThey seem to be a catalyst for terrorist action against our people in the field as well as citizens back home.
Six of one, a half dozen of the other.
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I see the Predator strikes as a key component of our military efforts in nations where ground operations are impossible physically or politically. I would much rather risk a drone than someone's sons."Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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Originally posted by Indy Coug View PostYour implied point is that absent the predator strikes, no motivation would exist to lash out against America. I don't think you seriously think it really makes a difference. If it's not predator strikes, it's our support for Israel or it's our military presence in the land of the Holy Shrines or it's for what we did in Iraq or it's for making a person like Paris Hilton a celebrity.
Six of one, a half dozen of the other.
Also, to wuap's point, he is obviously primarily concerned about risking soldier's lives, because predators do kill a lot of innocents.
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Originally posted by RobinFinderson View PostAlso, to wuap's point, he is obviously primarily concerned about risking soldier's lives, because predators do kill a lot of innocents.
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Originally posted by Indy Coug View PostIs there any study which demonstrates that collateral damage from predators is significantly higher than from ground troops and manned aircraft?
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