Assassination Quote by Robert Greenwald
“Everyone knows drones are being deployed outside the US for assassinations. Let's say you even believe in drones. Shouldn't we have a system that would "justify" their use? i.e. we did this attack, because these bad guys were there, and here's what we did. We don't even have that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Documentary Film Forum, 2020
The speaker questions the lack of ethical justification mechanisms for drone strikes, highlighting a moral gap.
In simple terms: Drone use lacks clear moral justification.
Key Takeaway
Develop transparent criteria for drone deployment.
Themes
ethics
military
technology
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
argumentative
analytical
When to use this quote
- Policy making
- military operations
- public debate
Key Concepts
Just war theory
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards should govern drone use?
- Who decides the moral thresholds?
A Different Perspective
Political pressures may override ethical considerations.
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