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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@8G4BB7N5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence of an imminent threat, and a trial is not possible
@9GZWVN41yr1Y
If there is a better way, then let's go for that way. If however there is no other better option, then they must have substantial evidence that they are involved in a terrorist attempt before they are eliminated. I am focused on protecting our country
@98RS2NC2yrs2Y
Yes, with undeniable evidence and reparations for errors.
@B35KGKDRepublican3mos3MO
Yes, but there needs to be undeniable proof that they are planning or have committed an attack against our country.
@9ZL3LX86mos6MO
No capture and fair trial if there is undeniale evidence they have or will commit an attack against the country.
@9XMZHMB6mos6MO
Only if there is undeniable evidence and there is no other way to stop an attack. If they can be captured they should be given a fair trial.
@9X8F7B57mos7MO
No, stop pissing off other countries, & restrict military activity to defensive actions at/in our own borders.
@9TYLMXY8mos8MO
No, unless they know for sure that it was that person otherwise they could be killing someone completely innocent
@9R8JY7F10mos10MO
“Suspected” is a dangerous word. If we KNOW that they are terrorists, then yes. But we must be sure.
@9NN9DN611mos11MO
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence of being a terrorist, regardless of what country they plan on attacking.
@9LVPTDF1yr1Y
Killing is never the best thing but we need to be protected. We also need to make sure we have the right information and be 100% sure about it.
@9LM3YGQ1yr1Y
No, they should have a fair trial but should be interrogated and imprisoned if they find out they are a terrorist
@9L3H2TH1yr1Y
No, but they would have permission punish according to the crime if they undeniably committed it or planning to commit it.
@9L2X8H51yr1Y
Only if there's evidence towards them attacking and there will be no innocent civilians harmed, if that's a concern they should be captured instead.
@9KZW2H21yr1Y
Yes, in both cases if there is undeniable evidence of a planned terrorist attack and/or a committed attack on our country.
@9KGJ4QD1yr1Y
No, they should be captured and given a fair trial with the permission and assistance of the suspected terrorist's native country
@9K4PYBZ1yr1Y
No, they should be taken care of in their own governing country. If the country wants help then yes.
@9JXFM2H1yr1Y
yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they they have attacked our country, or they are planning to attack in the future
@9JS57GV1yr1Y
No, they are foreign as so the US has no say, but you should talk to the other countries leaders about it
@9HNZJ6D1yr1Y
No, if they are in a foreign country, the leader of that country should choose what to do about them. Only if that suspected terrorist commits a crime against our country should we be allowed to retaliate, but only against that offender.
@9H9SMSC1yr1Y
They shouldn't be assassinated, but if there is evidence against them they should interrogate and imprison them.
@9H4K9W51yr1Y
Not unless it's a threat to our country, but most importantly we must know we should have evidence of these "terrorists" and why they're doing it. We also have to hear what other countries have to say about our suspected terrorist and their involvement.
@9G8JFG82yrs2Y
Again, starting a War isn't something we should simply jump to right away. If a threat is real, take tactical, knowledgeable action. Assassinating Evil will only bring more Evil.
@9FLSVBL2yrs2Y
No, it's a foreign issue not a domestic issue so it is better for us to not be involved but it can only apply if the there was a threat aimed at us.
@9F2XBJV2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if Congress has authorized use of military force in that foreign country.
@9DL97XH2yrs2Y
they should contact the country the terrorist resides in
@9DCWXG92yrs2Y
Should ask the country to if it refuses then do it yourself
@9D5TX272yrs2Y
No, killing someone who hasn't done anything wrong yet is evil.
@8K2NHG95yrs5Y
Yes, but only if there is evidence that they plan to attack, or have atatcked the US, and only if the other country consents. Where possible, the terrorist should be taken alive and imprisoned.
@9BXDSD72yrs2Y
no, there should be evidence then imprisonment
@9BP53K3Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes as long as there is undeniable evidence that they are a threat to our country
@9BLLNRTConstitution2yrs2Y
It depends on what the situation is
@9B2H6Q52yrs2Y
The CIA already goes into foreign countries to assassinate whoever they decide to kill.
@99YQN4K2yrs2Y
they should warn the foreign country and asked if they should intervene
@972RFVT3yrs3Y
I think it depends on the person and the evidence giving.
@96Q3FMB3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack out country And/Or they have committed and attack against our country.
@96PLYMZ3yrs3Y
There should be action taken when there is a credible threat or evidence of an attack, but giving a green light to attack someone just because they disagree with certain aspects of our Nation is a slippery slope to justify action against others that may not truly be a "terrorist".
@9693CVGIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, if the US can get approval from the foreign country in question.
@964DZG93yrs3Y
No, this is an act of war and war needs to be declared by congress.
@95ZWG383yrs3Y
No because what happens if someone wrongfully accused them just to get back at them, then you would have murdered a completely innocent person. They should be brought in and asked questions to see for sure if they did or didn't then from there the punishment can be executed if they are found as guilty.
@95ZSLNQ3yrs3Y
It depends on what the terrorist act is
@95ZFWP33yrs3Y
No. At this point only let the U.N. decide that. If they want our help, fund the action.
@95ZB8SVIndependent3yrs3Y
I don't really care. it could be either one as long as its required force
@95YXMJ83yrs3Y
Yes but only after there has been undeniable evidence of planning an attack after a declaration of war has been made and passed through congress.
@95XFT3Y3yrs3Y
Yes, they should be considering all threats from all locations, and narrow it down to find terrorists.
@95PSM923yrs3Y
Yes, if they have attacked or are planning an attack against the US or allies of the US.
@95PFRZ33yrs3Y
Yes but only if they are going to attack innocent civlians
@946XFL53yrs3Y
Yes, but only if we have evidence that their actions will harm the interests of America and our allies.
@93MB8DY3yrs3Y
Again it depends, this could cause WW3 in some cases I think its a case by case situtaion.
@93KV3GY3yrs3Y
Only if it can be proven that the person in question is an immediate and credible threat and also not harm relationships with the countries that the person may be residing in or affiliated with
@93JSKTK3yrs3Y
Yes, if there is undeniable evidence that they are a threat AND capture is not possible
@93779KZ3yrs3Y
How many innocent civilians have to die. it’s terrorism.
@9322XD83yrs3Y
We should only assassinate terrorists when affected countries request to exercise justice for them against offending terrorists. We should only exercise justice in our own country until requested to help by citizens or other governments.
@92P59MYIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country and/or others.
@92KGSNZ3yrs3Y
Innocent until PROVEN guilty, But if they aren't in our country and aren't our obvious enemy in war, no.
@92JM25D3yrs3Y
Yes as long as the foreign country allows us to conduct the operation and we have undeniable evidence to do so.
@929HT5S3yrs3Y
yes and no it just depends
@8ZVGMRYIndependent3yrs3Y
Only If they are a instant threat to are country.
@8ZRSTNV3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there is proof that they have or will harm our country or people.
@8ZQBRPG3yrs3Y
It doesn't really matter to me.
@8ZL9KTY3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence that they are planning to attack the country or have committed an attack against our country.
@8ZH46L3Republican3yrs3Y
Yes more death and show of force.
@8YWHRRH3yrs3Y
Under certain circumstances, if innocent civilians are put at risk.
@8YSL33M3yrs3Y
They should ask questions about why they did it or can end up killing them.
@8YB35L33yrs3Y
Yes, but there must be evidence that the will commit terrorism to any country.
@8XWFRQZ3yrs3Y
Depends on the country. (It's hard to explain)
@8XBC55D4yrs4Y
I'm going to combine 3 and 6. If there is undeniable evidence then assassinate them. But if not capture, interrogate and imprison them until proven innocent. If proven guilty then give them the death sentence.
@8X62YF84yrs4Y
Only if they are planning to attack the US or an ally.
@8X2LYY2Independent4yrs4Y
Yes but only if all the evidence 100% supports their claims
@8WS6BYQ4yrs4Y
Yes, if approved by congress as part of a military operation.
@8WRLPFW4yrs4Y
Yes, only if there is undeniable evidence that they committed an attack against our country or going to commit an attack.
@8WD7DY34yrs4Y
If there is strong evidence i think we should.
@8WCTQRBIndependent4yrs4Y
Capture if possible, kill if confirmed and current threat to us
@8W7YS9H4yrs4Y
we should capter, interrogate, and imprison the suspected tourist and tell whoever country they were after to build better relationship.
@8VWZDYR4yrs4Y
We should not involve ourselves with people that are half a world away.
@8V8V6ZZ4yrs4Y
Use whatever force is necessary to capture terrorists
@8V798654yrs4Y
If they are rapidly killing people then yes.
@8V73X7S4yrs4Y
They get replaced so it doesn't matter
@8TWWFL74yrs4Y
it depends on the situation and if he/she is proved to be a terrorist
@8TJMCSN4yrs4Y
Only if they are in the country or are coming to the country
@8TJGCZMIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but keep it hush hush.
@8SQ35WP4yrs4Y
If there is evidence that they have or are planning to attack us, assassinate them, but if not, capture, interrogate and imprison them
@8SBNR4N4yrs4Y
It depends if the person made it obvious that they are going to do something bad.
@8SBN7NT4yrs4Y
They should be captured and interrogated thoroughly and if there is concrete evidence that there was an active plan and/or have committed an attack that it can be a possibility
@8RVCC6C4yrs4Y
Only if trying to capture them would lead to more problems and if we knew they had/ were going to attack our country
@8RRWVL74yrs4Y
The US can assassinate terrorists, but not only Suspected terrorists, but they have to be confirmed terrorists.
@8RPFM6V4yrs4Y
I would like to do more research before answering this question
@8RL3R5CRepublican4yrs4Y
yes, if they are very dangerous and have done horrible things
@8RGBSCJ4yrs4Y
Yes, if it is a terrorist and not just a suspected terrorist.
@8RDK3YM4yrs4Y
if they can prove they hurt U.S. citizens.
@8RBKGVC4yrs4Y
Yes only in instances where there are no civilians hurt
@8R3573P4yrs4Y
I think it depends on there background
@8QTGRPJ4yrs4Y
Only if the there is undeniable evidence they are both planning, and able to commit the attack, and the US works with the country the terorrist is sheltering in.
@8QPZXYX4yrs4Y
I don't kn ow what that means.
maybe, but not all of them are terrorists.
@8Q9RWRV4yrs4Y
They should be able to as long as they have done an attack against the U.S. But I think there are other ways to deal with suspected terrorists.
@8Q7JGFF4yrs4Y
Yes, but substantial evidence should be required.
@8Q458VF4yrs4Y
they are only suspected so your telling me that you could kill a man that is working for his family just cause he is a suspect.
@8PZVS5W4yrs4Y
It should be discussed with other country leaders.
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack on a country
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