Why was Anwar al-Awlaki executed by drone, without due process?

[leveymg]

58. I called it a policy change. You used the "C" word.

I would prefer that if people are to quibble with the content of a post, that they address the facts. The "cut/paste" is used to add content to flesh this out. Otherwise, it's my connect-the-dots and conclusions. You are free to draw your own.

It's significant that Obama saw the extreme danger of the previous CIA CounterTerrorism Center policy and practice of allowing intending AQ terrorists onto US-bound commercial aircraft, and in some cases, allowing them entry into the U.S. That's how 9/11 happened. I hardly blame him for not wanting to repeat that sort of thing, particularly after Ft. Hood.

To some degree, I agree with the change in policy, but would rather we capture these significant figures and put them on trial. But, I can see why others don't want that.