Drones don't kill Americans, Americans are killing Americans

[1-Old-Man]

First it is the Drone's Pilot, sitting in an air-conditioned cubicle in Nevada.
Second it is the military (or CIA) chain of command, sitting on their fat asses between Nevada and Washington
Third it is the political leadership of this country that permits the military (or CiA) in their charge to kill Americans
Fourth it is we the people who allow our fellow citizens to be killed by our Government.

On Edit: added "CIA"

[Buzz Clik]

1. I don't think anyone is pissed off at the drones.

[Pelican]

3. I think many folks are...

They feel that the use of drones is "unfair" and that the lack of skin in the game and potential for death is a significant part of the problem.

[Buzz Clik]

4. Again, it's not the mechanical device, it's the use of them.

But, I know what you're saying.

[kentuck]

2. It is time for Obama to take these toys out of the hands of the CIA...

They were never meant to have control of any military operations anyway. They have never been responsible people. The President needs to take control of the drone program.

[ucrdem]

5. whoa there

"The President needs to take control of the drone program"?

I agree, but what do you think we've been giving him grief about 24/7 for the last year??


p.s. he already has. That was the point of the NYT series that got this ball rolling.

[Pragdem]

6. Um. That is already in the process of happening. Officially.

The military will have sole control.