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Should France continue to assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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.

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Response rates from 4.4m America voters.

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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 @8LXGL9P from Maine answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if either undeniable evidence of a planned or past attack is attained.

 @9GLVJ4S from Maryland answered…12mos12MO

Yes, but only with Congressional approval and only if there is undeniable evidence of a past or impending attack.

 @95SKRY9 from Texas answered…2yrs2Y

Yes and gangs too

 @9D8TB68 from Texas answered…1yr1Y

Yes and drug and slave traffickers

 @9FCNKDJ from Michigan answered…1yr1Y

USA should stay with in USA when it comes down too criminal actions. Terrorists from other nations should be treated as if a War criminal.

 @sterlingiii  from Nevada answered…5mos5MO

No, capture, interrogate, and imprison. If evidence is found they have already committed an attack against our country then they must be executed.

 @9FZLGDM from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only if there’s undeniable evidence that they have or will attack our nation and if they can’t readily be captured and tried.

 @8XLR4JX  from North Carolina answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only if there’s clear intelligence that they have attacked or will attack our country and if they can’t be readily captured and tried

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