Public Comment

The terrorist attack in San Bernardino has caused revulsion and anger because the victims were innocent civilians. Just imagine similar attacks occurring in far off lands at much greater intensity and frequency. This is precisely what is happening as a result of our drone wars. The U.S. drone wars have "fueled intense feelings of hatred that has given rise to terrorist groups like ISIS." That’s the conclusion of four former Air Force service members who are speaking out for the first time. Theyissued a letter to President Obama warning the U.S. drone program is one of the most devastating driving forces igniting terrorism. They accuse the administration of lying about the effectiveness of the drone program, saying it rarely kills terrorists but invariably kills innocent men, women and children. 

The four whistleblowers stated “This administration and its predecessors have built a drone program that is one of the most devastating driving forces for terrorism and destabilization around the world." 

All four have suffered PTSD and feel abandoned by the military they served. 

They complained “You never know who you’re killing, because you never actually see a face. You just have a silhouette” and you end their lives with click of a mouse. 

< There is a surreal connection between war and the world of entertainment. The military has invested millions in creating video games they’re using as recruiting tools. 

The concerns of the drone operators are the subject of a documentary, ‘Drone’, premiering in New York City and Toronto.