Argumentative Analysis: The Obama Administration
Donna Skipper
English 3001
Professor Sapoznikov
10/27/12
Since the decreased use of drone from the Bush to the Obama administration, many people are wondering whether or not drone strike have been beneficial to the United Stats and the countries they are protecting. Considering the countless lives taken and the anger towards the United States, on the other hand, many people would agree that a strong military defense is vital in securing the safety of all Americans and their allies. How ever so is long-term peace and stability for one’s country, which the Obama administration has not been able to deliver in the Middle East. Although this may be true that the Obama administration has achieved its goal by disrupting terrorist plots …show more content…
Khan who were the two primary targets with Al-Awlaki sixteen year old son who was caught in the cross fire. Family members of the suspects filed a lawsuit in court claiming there family members were denied the right to judicial process as an American citizen. According to Attorney General Eric Holder, the families were denied justice based on a law that stated the government has a right to kill an American citizen without any judicial process under certain circumstances. Many people were upset that they were not taken into custody and tried through a judicial system as many Americans who were found guilty of similar crimes in the past. Obviously there was evidence to show they were affiliated with Al Quida and have obstructed justice prior to the killing them. According to Mr. Holder the General Attorney, it was not feasible to capture them any ways considering the cost to house them and prosecute them. How ever, they were Americans and as American they should have been captured and prosecuted under the judicial laws, so they can tell their side of the story and the American people can decide whether or not they are guilty of a crime as we do in any other situation. I feel the judicial system is in place for a reason and should be applied to everyone including terrorist because it give closure to the victims and their
English 3001
Professor Sapoznikov
10/27/12
Since the decreased use of drone from the Bush to the Obama administration, many people are wondering whether or not drone strike have been beneficial to the United Stats and the countries they are protecting. Considering the countless lives taken and the anger towards the United States, on the other hand, many people would agree that a strong military defense is vital in securing the safety of all Americans and their allies. How ever so is long-term peace and stability for one’s country, which the Obama administration has not been able to deliver in the Middle East. Although this may be true that the Obama administration has achieved its goal by disrupting terrorist plots …show more content…
Khan who were the two primary targets with Al-Awlaki sixteen year old son who was caught in the cross fire. Family members of the suspects filed a lawsuit in court claiming there family members were denied the right to judicial process as an American citizen. According to Attorney General Eric Holder, the families were denied justice based on a law that stated the government has a right to kill an American citizen without any judicial process under certain circumstances. Many people were upset that they were not taken into custody and tried through a judicial system as many Americans who were found guilty of similar crimes in the past. Obviously there was evidence to show they were affiliated with Al Quida and have obstructed justice prior to the killing them. According to Mr. Holder the General Attorney, it was not feasible to capture them any ways considering the cost to house them and prosecute them. How ever, they were Americans and as American they should have been captured and prosecuted under the judicial laws, so they can tell their side of the story and the American people can decide whether or not they are guilty of a crime as we do in any other situation. I feel the judicial system is in place for a reason and should be applied to everyone including terrorist because it give closure to the victims and their