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The discussion focuses on Jeh Johnson's previous statements regarding the "tipping point" where the legal authority for the War on Terror might end. The hosts explore the implications of a perpetual wartime footing and the use of drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen.
A donor note highlights that 176 children have been killed by drone strikes in Pakistan since 2004, drawing a comparison to the Sandy Hook tragedy. The discussion shifts to the presence of the National Guard and Port Authority police conducting searches on New York City transit.
Predator Drones, US-Canada Border Patrol
Predator B drones based in North Dakota have expanded their patrol range along the Canadian border to 1,500 kilometers. Officials admit that while no terrorists have been caught, the drones are used for "investigative assistance." Similar drone expansion is noted in the UK, where 60 companies have been granted permission to fly in civil airspace.
A Newsweek contributor claims that the American public does not care about drone attacks as long as "bad guys" are being targeted. The hosts mock this perspective, suggesting that the erosion of moral authority comes from long-term occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan. They express concern over the normalization of extrajudicial killings.
