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In reply to the discussion: Apparently this is the breaking point, [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)The drones are used by the president without conferring properly with Congress and getting a Declaration of War by Congress.
Also, warning to innocent people on the ground is not properly given when drones are used. If there is a war, innocent people often decide to leave the theater of war. Remember all the Iraqis who left for Syria. They were war refugees. That is what people do in war if they possibly can. The drones can kill but without the warning that people need to try to make peace or escape to safety.
As for using drones within the US, the president already has the right to suspend habeas corpus in the case of an insurrection, why do we need the NDAA?
For these reasons, the drones are not within the limitations of the Constitution.
And the worst of it is that other nations, rogue groups including terrorists and mercenaries will get the drone technology. How will we defend ourselves against their drones? This is the Sorcerer's Apprentice gone wilder than ever.
It is sad that people can never think about the ultimate consequences of simple solutions. So often, the easy way out is really, really the toughest solution.
Drones need to be subject to stringent international protocols. And we need independent commissions with armed force to enforce those protocols.