According to the Dallas Police Chief, the dead killer was killed by a robot

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38. I understand your sentiment

...thing is, the thing which keeps our American society from devolving into a violent free-for-all is our willingness to set and generally adhere to a standard of behavior which demands a measured use of violent force.

Moreover, in situations like Vietnam, where the deployment of American force wasn't in direct defense of American lives or security, there's a risk of military action becoming a mostly consequence-free choice for our citizenry. That's much of the reason why military engagements like Iraq are allowed to proceed with impunity, even when there's no demonstrated risk to our own lives or security; or the cause mostly unjust, unconstitutional, or illegal.

Like with drones... it's understandable to be satisfied with the decreased risk to American soldiers, but the decisions to deploy this remotely deployed force shouldn't hinge solely on whether American lives are at risk.

I think you understand that, but I'll make the point anyway, because as we saw in Philadelphia, other lives might be in the balance. There are also issues of due process of law. I think that's lost in the cheering for this method used in Dallas, whatever it's positive or justifiable merits.