Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
The United States began using drones to conduct targeted killings in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. President George W. Bush authorized dozens of drone strikes against terrorism suspects , and President Barack Obama continued this practice and actually expanded the use of drones. Drones use continued under President Trump and President Biden. Drones were used in areas of war, such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya and also against terrorist suspects found in countries such as Pakistan, Somalia and Libya.
60% Yes |
40% No |
37% Yes |
31% No |
15% Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country |
5% No, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
8% Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country |
4% No, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
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@8LXGL9P3yrs3Y
Yes, if either undeniable evidence of a planned or past attack is attained.
@9GLVJ4S6mos6MO
Yes, but only with Congressional approval and only if there is undeniable evidence of a past or impending attack.
@9D8TB688mos8MO
Yes and drug and slave traffickers
@8W5W9CV3yrs3Y
@8PL7C7B3yrs3Y
No, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead and if they are guilty then kill them.
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