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Originally Posted by Richard
It's definitely one of those moral-ethical dilemmas and a gnarly political quandary - but the facts cannot be ignored...especially by the guys being cast to wear the 'white hats' in this oater.
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IMHO, while Awlaki is the enemy, this is a Pandora's Box, we are not a dictatorship or a monarchy where the leader can order the death of a citizen. There are no checks or balances here, and history has shown the dangers of absolute power. The US has a high constitutional hurdle for treason, but you can lose citizenship over it. I'm less concerned about one dirtball than the potential future ramifications for our Republic.
My respectful question for the sheepdogs, clearly if you harm a sheep you are now a wolf, but for those who confront wolves with extreme prejudice, god bless you, but isn't there a line you don't ever cross at the risk of becoming a wolf yourself?