Read the following article:
http://www.breitbart.com/system/wire/ap_ca2280e951cf462fbf8e308fd52b7a9b
Answer the following questions:
1. Who is Anwar al-Awlaki?
2. When was the Authorization for Use of Military Force resolution passed in Congress?
3. Up until this point, what three institutions could authorize a drone strike?
4. Is it right for President Obama to have the authority to command these strikes? Why or why not?
Anwar al-Awlaki was a militant cleric and Virginia resident until a drone attack killed him and his son. The authorization for Use of Military Force resolution was passed in congress a week after 9/11. The three institutions that can issue a strike are the CIA, Pentagon, and the president. It is not right to have Obama command these strikes because it could have a negative effect on the country. Congress should be allowed to be influential in the major decision.
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Jane Frances Armour
ReplyDeleteAnwar al-Awlaki is religious leader and Virginia resident who was killed by the U.S. military legal procedure. The Authorization for Use of Military Force resolution passed in Congress a week after the 9/11 attacks. The three institutions that could authorize a drone strike up until this point are; the Pentagon, the CIA, and the Defense Department. It is not right for President Obama to have authority to command these strikes. I understand that he is the military commander but that is too much power for one person.
-Ava Travis
ReplyDelete1. Anwar al-Awlaki was US killed militant cleric.
2. One week after the 9/11 attack.
3. The Pentagon,CIA, and the Defense Department.
4. I believe that President Obama has the right to command these strikes. By being the commander in chief, he has can eliminate known american terrorist threats. And by using the drones, he can get stop these threats without putting American soldiers lives at risk.
1) Anwar al-Awlaki was a United States citizen, but also a terrorists that plotted to kill Americans. He was killed by American drones in Yemen in 2011.
ReplyDelete2) A week after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
3) The CIA, the Pentagon, and The President can initiate drone strikes.
4) President Obama should have the right to initiate drone strikes because it is his responsibility to keep America safe and prosperous. If the President does not have the ability to control the military at times of need then he truly has no power. There should be limitations, as there are now, on his ability to use them, but he must have the power to take action when others can not, as in the instance of the article.
Chandler Roberts
Anwar al-Awlaki was a former citizen of Virginia who was killed by drone in Yemen in 2011. U.S. Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force only a week after the 9/11 attack. Only the Air Force, Pentagon ,& the CIA are able to carry out drone strikes. If Obama is able to have complete control over drone strikes it would be unconstitutional because it would "unbalance" the balance of powers set in the Constitution.
ReplyDelete~Blake E. Lockridge
Anwar al-Awlaki is the U.S. killed militant cleric and former Virginia resident by drone in Yemen in 2011. The Authorization for use of Military Force resolution was passed passed a week after the 9/11 attacks to target al-Qaida. The Justice Department, the Pentagon and the CIA can authorize a drone strike. I think its okay for Obama to have the authority to have command these strikes because well 1. he has the power to because he is the president and 2. Because he feels that since its has happened successfully the last three times why not go for another one for the safety of your country!
ReplyDeleteMarie Doyle
ReplyDelete1. a militant who was a U.S. citizen and was taken out by the same process they are undergoing for this terrorist
2.a week after 9/11
3.The CIA, the Pentagon and the military
4.No, the president is the Commander in Chief of eh military, so, for better or worse, that power should rest with him.
Anwar al-Awlaki isa U.S. citizen who was killed by a military drone in Yemen in 2011. The" Authorization for Use of Military Force" resolution passed in Congress a week after 9/11/. The Pentagon, the Justice Department, and the CIA were three institutions that could authorize a drone strike. It is right for President Obama to be able to command these strikes because he is te president of the free world and should be able to do whatever he can do to protect our country.
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1.)militant cleric and former Virginia resident
ReplyDelete2.)a week after the 9/11 attacks
3.)The Justice Department, the Pentagon and the CIA
4.) I don't think it is fair for him to have the overall say in this, because his one opinion/choice can be the wrong choice. I believe that he should have to discuss it with a military group/anyone involved in it before making this choice, and it should be put to a vote. We live in a democracy and he should not have the overall say in what happens without consulting us.
Anwar al-Awlaki was a terrorist who was killed in 2011 by U.S drones. Until this point the CIA, Pentagon, and Justice department were the only ones able to authorize drone strikes, but could not if the target was a U.S citizen. I think the president should not have absolute power of the authorization of targeting drones, although it is arguable because the president has control of the military once war is declared but I think the targeting should be authorized by congress.
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Taryn Dockery
ReplyDeleteAnwar Awlaki, a former US citizen, was killed in a drone attack in Yemen. The Authorization for Use of Military Force was published a week after the terror attack on 9/11.The CIA and the Pentagon could go after any terrorists with a drone attack. The Pentagon can only have a drone attack during war timeThe CIA could also fly drones in areas where host countries might object. I think that drone attacks should only happen as a last resort, if nothing else has worked, no matter who authorizes it.
Anwar al-Awlaki was a resident of Virginia killed by an U.S. drone in Yemen in 2011. The Authorization for Use of Military Force resolution was passed in Congress a week after the 9/11 attacks to target al-Qaida. Up until this point, the CIA, the Pentagon, and the Justice Department could authorize drone strikes. It is not right for President Obama to have the authority to command these strikes because he is the president, and the military should have authority over drones and missiles.
ReplyDeleteAnwar al-Awlaki was an American citizen and a suspected terrorist recruiter, who was killed by a drone strike in 2011. After being called the "bin laden" of the Internet, Anwar was placed on a list that showed people the CIA were authorized to kill. On September 30, 2011, he was struck down by a CIA drone strike where he was hiding, Yemen. The Authorization for Use of Military Force was passed on September 14, 2001 following the events of 9/11. Up until this point, only three institutions could authorize a drone strike to actually take place. The first institution is that if the target is an American citizen, the Justice Department is required to show that killing the person through military action is legal and constitutional, as stated through the Authorization for Use of Military Force. The second institution is that the person most be in a country that does not refuse US military action on its soil. If they do refuse their action, then the drone cannot strike. The last institution is that the person must only be killed by the military, not the CIA. Is it right for Obama to have the power to command these strikes? This question begins up two issues. The first being is constitutional and is it actually the "right" thing to allow him to have. Constitutional it's right because he is the commander in chief and has ultimate control of the military. If he wants to use drones, then he has the right to use the drones. Last year, my uncle was promoted to CEO of his company and under their rules he was allowed to fire anyone without question. So, ultimately, he has the right to do this, but it probably isn't the most morally right thing to do. On the other issue, I don't think Obama should have the supreme power to command these strikes, no one really should. The power should be a collective decision amongst military personal, the people who are knowledgeable on the situation. Giving anyone the supreme power to command such a questionable activity, like killing people with drones, could lead to not using it for the good of humanity. Recently Google has acquired multiple drone making companies, at the moment to help Amazon deliver packages at record times, but this does not mean that they will only do this. Some ethical issues arise when you think about Google using the drones in military warfare. One of the biggest ethical issues that arise are that Google, one of the largest companies in the world, would be saying that killing innocents is okay, since drones kill civilians and Google is contributing to their production. Another issue is that these drone could be used to kill American citizens and that would cause a problem for Google because their drones would be killing Americans.
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Gabby Traywick, 1st
ReplyDeleteAnwar al-Awlaki was a Virginia resident that was killed by a drone in Yemen, 2011. The Authorization for Use of Military Force was passed a week after 9/11. Until this point, the CIA, pentagon, and the president could authorize a drone strike. I believe it is right for President Obama to have the authority to command a strike if he is well informed. He should have a say in whether or not to strike since he'll be the one blamed for terrorism if the country that could be striked at turned for revenge.
Claudiamartin 5th/6th
ReplyDelete#1_ a former virginia resident militent cleric killed by a drone in yemen in 2011
Claudia Martin5th/6th
ReplyDelete#2_ it was passed after the 9 11 attacks to target al Qaida
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ReplyDelete#3_ the Justice Department, the CIA, and the Pentagon
Claudiamartin 5th/6th
ReplyDelete#4_ yes it isright for Barack Obama to control the dron attacks because maybe he can stopit from getting people killed..and hes the president so I think that he is k kinda suppose to have control just because of hIm being the president and that's just my
opinion
Abby Ingle
ReplyDelete1. Anwar al- Awlaki was an American who was killed by a drone in Yemen in 2011.
2. it was passed the week after the 9/11 attacks.
3.CIA, Pentagon, and the justice department
4.yes, because he's the commander in chief for the military.
1. A key member of al-Qaeda.
ReplyDelete2. Last May
3. CIA, Pentagon, and Justice department
4. Yes. Since he is the president he should have some authority over drone strikes.
Demetrius Smith
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Kailee Post
ReplyDelete1. Militant cleric and former Virginia resident.
2. A week after 9/11 attacks.
3. The Justice Department, the Pentagon and the CIA.
4. Considering he is the president, I guess some people would say it's right. But I oppose the use of drones and think they're terrifying, so I disagree with that.
Kryana Brown
ReplyDelete1) A militant cleric and former Virginia resident.
2) A week after the 9/11 attacks to target al-Quaida.
3)War zones, countries that agree to U.S. counter terrorism action or in lawless areas like some parts of Somalia.
4)Yes, because that is one of his presidential duties. He might need some advice from the congress bu overall he can call the strikes.
Kryana Brown
Nikhil Singh
ReplyDeleteAnwar al-Awlaki was a former militant cleric and former Virginia resident who
was killed by a U.S. drone. A week after the attacks of 9/11, the Authorization
for Use of Military Force was passed by the congress. The Pentagon, CIA, and the military are the three institutions that can authorize a drone strike. It is right
for the president to command these attacks, considering the fact he is the
leader of this country and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. forces.
Luke Yarbrough
ReplyDelete1. A U.S. citizen who plotted attacks against the U.S. killed by drone in Yemen
2. A week after the 9/11 attacks
3. The president, the Pentagon, and the CIA
4. No, the president should not have command over the drones. I believe that the Pentagon and Air Force should have control over the drones. The president should not have control over war.
Matthew Sloan
ReplyDelete1) Anwar al-Awlaki is a militant cleric and former Virginia resident.
2) The Authorization for Use of Military Force was passed a week after 9/11.
3) The three institutions that could authorize a drone strike are the Justice department, Pentagon, and the CIA.
4) President Obama should have the right to command these strikes because theses enemies deserve to be attacked.
1. Anwar al-Awlaki is militant cleric.
ReplyDelete2. a week after the 9/11 attacks.
3. President, CIA, and the Pentagon.
4. Yes, because he's the Commander In Chief.
-Abby Cooper
-Katelyn Hardy
ReplyDeleteAnwar al-Awlaki was a militant cleric and former Virginia resident killed by a US drone in 2011 in Yemen. The Authorization for Use of Military Force resolution was passed by Congress a week after 9/11. Three institutions that could authorize a drone strike is that the CIA could go after terrorist targets, even if they're US citizens, they could also fly drones in areas where host countries might object, and by law, the Pentagon can only strike in war zones that are in countries that agree to U.S. counterterrorism action. I think it is right for President Obama to have the authority to command these strikes, because he is the President and he his trying to protect our country.
Lauren Beatty
ReplyDelete1. Militant cleric and former Virginia resident
2. Week after 9/11 events
3. CIA, Pentagon, Justice Department
4. No. U.S Military should be able to take immediate action with drones.
mills harrison
ReplyDelete1. militant cleric and former Virginian resident who was killed by a drone in yemen
2. one week after 9/11
3.in a war zone,lawless areas,and countries that agree to the u.s. on counter terrorism
4.if it is for the good ye but for any other reason no
p.s i never liked obama in the first place.
1. A militant cleric
ReplyDelete2. It was passed a week after the 9/11 attacks.
3. Drones could go after terrorists even if they were U.S. citizens They could fly drones in host countries, and the Pentagon can only strike in a war zone.
4. No, I think that Congress and the President should both decide this so no rash decisions would be made.
-Celena Miller
Grace Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. He was a militant. He planned terrorists operations for the Islamist militant group al-Qaeda
2. September 14, 2001
3. CIA, pentagon, Justice Department
4. Yes, because he doesnt want any terrorists coming to our country
Hannah Jackson
ReplyDelete1.) He killed by a drone strike in Yemen in 2011.
2.) A week after 9/11
3.) CIA, Pentagon, Justice Department
4.) Yes, but only if the person is a terriost, and they have proff that they are a terriost. I believe that they should becasue if they don't, there is the possiblity that they could kill a lot of innocent people.
Hannah Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. He He was a militant. He planned terrorist operations for the Islamist militant group al-qaeda
2. September 14, 2001
3. CIA, pentagon, Justice Department
4. Yes because he doesnt want any terrorist coming to our country.
Brooke Allen
ReplyDelete1) He was an American citizen who was alledged to have plotted to kill American citizens and was killed by the drones.
2) A week after the attacks on 9/11
3) CIA, Pentagon, & Defense Department.
4) I think that it isn't right. In America we have the right to a fair and speedy trial. So, denying him that and just shooting him without concrete evidence doesn't seem right to me.
Kailie Porter
ReplyDelete1. militant cleric killed by drone in Yemen in 2011
2. a week after the 9/11 attacks
3. CIA, The Pentagon, The Justice Department
4. Yes, I think it is right for obama to have the authority, he is the head of the military and the head of this country, and although he may have not made very satisfactory decisions for some citizens in the past, he is still the leader of this country and has the authority to make decisions for us and our military.
1. He was accused of being a terrorist and was killed.
ReplyDelete2. The week after 9/11
3. CIA, Legal services, and the president.
4. Yes because he is the commander and chief of the Military.
- Destinee Ferrell