ACLU Sues Over Drone Attacks

Please tell me this is just a silly mistake. Tell me that the ACLU was just kidding, a bad April Fool’s joke. Wishful thinking, but the reality is the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) has decided to sue the U.S. Government for details on the drone strikes in our war against terrorists. They feel that the use of these surgical strikes may be against international law.

“The government's use of drones to conduct targeted killings raises complicated questions – not only legal questions, but policy and moral questions as well,” said Jameel Jaffer, director of the ACLU National Security Project.

Okay, here’s my cut at this, the ACLU is way out of bounds on getting involved in this issue. Why are they out of bounds? The “A” stands for American. When did international law become part of their mission? Civil Liberties, refers to defending the Bill of Rights for all citizens. I don’t believe we are using drones on American’s.

Even if they could somehow explain all of that, then I still have to question their goal here. If they somehow prove that drones aren’t supposed to be used, then what is the alternative?” Option 1 is to use missiles, which are far less accurate and create greater civilian casualties. Option 2 is to place more American servicemen, and women, in harm’s way to keep us safe here in the 50 states. Is the ACLU’s goal to encourage the death and injury of more Americans soldiers? If so, then I have to think it’s time for all of these people that call for regulation of industries to place the ACLU in their cross hairs. Maybe, to maintain their non-profit status they need to stay closer to their original mission statement? Maybe, we need to rein in the power and money that supports this rogue group.