[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

Of course.

Thanks for those.

Now before the all-time classic "google/random source =/= truth" card gets played by someone - I am aware of that after 15 years in the internet.

That's true. I know nothing at all about the drone strikes, and I was a little surprised to see how many there have been.

I do remember the "collateral damage" arguments when smart bombs were first used, and I remember noting that compared to WW2 bombing standards the precision involved is very good. Still, mistakes are made and innocent people die, which is never a good thing. It's pretty easy to argue both sides of any debate, and people do get caught up in their own feelings and try to dismiss the other side. On the one hand accidents are impossible to eliminate altogether. On the other it's easy to dismiss them as "okay". Collateral damage will happen, but it's never okay.

It is also funny that as soon as someone criticizes the drone program, some people start demanding sources.
When 'official sources' (military) claim numbers and facts regarding drones, these people usually don't question them.

Anyone who believes firmly in their argument runs the risk of refusing to see any merit in a different viewpoint or any flaws in their own. It seems to be the way our brains operate.

I am all for the idea of surgical warfare, also I am very aware of the obvious fact that collateral damage will always exist, however I'm even more aware that prevention of civilian casualties should have priority - not the target.

I see I said much the same thing in response, but before I read this part of your post. Well said.