So you're saying that most of the civilian deaths fit into this scenario or what?
Depends. Drones carry a very accurate missile which was made to go blow up soviet tanks in the 80s. However since it's pretty accurate it is used for precision strikes. Precision strikes are carried out to reduce collateral damage.
One of the most effective ways to weaken your enemy is to go after the leadership. Remember important people don't go out in the open often, if they do they are going to have a shield and they know that the US doesn't kill civilians intently, so they use this to their advantage.
I suppose they could send a sniper team, but there is no guarantee he will be there when they get there. Plus there is also the risk of your boys getting captured or killed. You could also chose for your target to vacate, but there is a chance you'll loose him or you will never see him again. Your window of opportunity is limited.
The drone is disposable, fast, and stealthy. If gets shot down or crashes, no big deal. Also compared to the Russians and their Soviets predecssors, they just lob giant pieces of ordinance everywhere and leave nothing behind. Civilian casualties aren't good, but they aren't unavoidable either.
so that means it's alright to kill them. ok
I don't see you offering solutions or alternatives. All you do is complain and go "nah ah, that won't work" and just throw out empty questions. If you want to do some good, then find the answer and sell it.
I've condemned invading Pakistan's airspace in the past, but the Pakistanis aren't angels either and they have proven themselves to be untrustworthy. I have also condemned strikes of civilians. However let's face it, why would you intently stand around a person knowing they got a target on their back.
if theres anything left they can check for body parts or ashes or... something
although they'd have to seperate whatever is left of the car and whatever is left of the body
You are going to send some guys out in enemy territory to sift through rubble to indentify some unidentifiable charred remains?
