We have our principles and precedents for lawful warmaking and a growing body of case law for the more vexing complexities of the present war — for example, the treatment of suspected terrorists apprehended on U.S. soil. The courts having granted them varying degrees of habeas corpus protection, it is obvious that termination by drone is forbidden — unless Congress and the courts decide otherwise, which, short of a Taliban invasion from New Brunswick, is inconceivable.
Now, for those who believe that the war on terror is not war but law enforcement, (a) I concede that they will find the foregoing analysis to be useless, and (b) I assert that they are living on a different and distant planet.
For us earthlings, on the other hand, the case for Obama's drone war is clear. Pity that his Justice Department couldn't make it.
Charles Krauthammer's email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com
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To me there is more to Chucks editorial this week than just agreeing with the POTUS re: use of drones! I am wondering if Krauthammer is starting to realize that he along with the rest of the Right Wing media have driven the rage, hate, no compromise More..
Mr. Krauthammer praising and supporting a policy of Mr. Obama is not an everyday event.
Imagine my shock and amazement at reading this. Just perhaps, we can now start debating policy, on its merits, rather than ideological partisan talking points. This is one area where Bush and Obama have been mere mirror images of themselves. More..