US drone strikes kill civilians from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
The killing of civilians by US drone strikes has become a routine occurrence in the never-ending War on Terror. These strikes are justified in the name of national security, but the reality is that innocent men, women, and children are often the ones who pay the ultimate price. The US government claims that these strikes are precise and targeted, but the evidence tells a different story. Reports from on the ground in countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia reveal a different truth - one of widespread death and destruction. In many cases, the targets of these drone strikes are not high-level terrorists, but rather ordinary people going about their daily lives. Wedding parties, funerals, and even schools have been hit by US drones, resulting in the deaths of countless civilians. The official narrative put forth by the US government is one of surgical precision and minimal collateral damage. However, the reality is far from this sanitized version of events. The use of drones in warfare has fundamentally altered the nature of conflict, allowing for ...
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