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.
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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.