Drone Attacks Are Legit Self-Defense, Says State Dept. Lawyer -- The Danger Room
America’s undeclared drone war has been controversial, for any number of reasons: Pakistani politicians have cried foul over “counterproductive” strikes. Critics worry they may create more popular support for militants. And civil liberties groups have asked whether, in effect, it amounts to a program of targeted killing.
Now the State Department’s top legal adviser has offered a rationale for the ongoing campaign: Legitimate self-defense.
America’s undeclared drone war has been controversial, for any number of reasons: Pakistani politicians have cried foul over “counterproductive” strikes. Critics worry they may create more popular support for militants. And civil liberties groups have asked whether, in effect, it amounts to a program of targeted killing.
Now the State Department’s top legal adviser has offered a rationale for the ongoing campaign: Legitimate self-defense.
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My Comment: Throughout history all wars have been characterized as wars of "self defense". This is not the first time such an argument is being used.
Now the State Department’s top legal adviser has offered a rationale for the ongoing campaign: Legitimate self-defense.
Read more ....
My Comment: Throughout history all wars have been characterized as wars of "self defense". This is not the first time such an argument is being used.