Drone Attacks

Everyone who went to Pius with me knows that I am a military guy and that I am especially fascinated with the Air Force.  During the wars in the Middle East, there have been many drone strikes lead by the C.I.A. and the J.S.O.C. that have been very successful in eliminating their targets. On the other hand, some of the strikes have also killed some citizens that have nothing to do with the intended targets. Many people want this covert drone war to end because of the side casualties of citizens who do not participate in terrorist activity. I however disagree. I know that it is bad that there are more casualties that result than are intended, but if the heads and leaders of terror groups are taken care of, the ends can justify the means. I know that can sound harsh to some people, but war and battle have very ugly sides sometimes.  In Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia there have been over 400 strikes and over 3,000 successful targets eliminated.  Before you criticize drones, first look at the alternatives; leave terrorists alone, call in troops for a quick hit that can result in high casualties, or use other conventional airstrikes that tend to be less accurate and result in more unintended casualties. Drones strikes have been and are critical to the military taking out targets. While some people want drones banned, I still want them in use because of their successful history.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/02/07/drone-strikes-cia-naureen-shah/1900363/