CIA Headquarters, Virginia
They’re the worst form of war, except for all the others.
Over the years, I’ve shared many worries about the rise of drones: the illusion of withdrawal, the militarization of the CIA, the corruption of law, the evasion of congressional restraint, the risk of mission creep, and the proliferation of signature strikes. But civilian casualties? That’s not an argument against drones. It’s the best thing about them.
- William Salatan
Honestly, if the information in the article is accurate, yes. I feel quite a bit better. I still think we need to stop fucking around in other people’s business, but that is the American Way. As long as we’re doing it, keeping the damage to a minimum has to be a good thing.
Just think about all the people we DON’T kill by using drones.
Feel better now?