I hope Boston evidence doesn't lead down this road.
About 8 weeks ago, McChrystal was interviewed by Foreign Affairs. His comment was in the context of how drone warfare feels on the receiving side and what retaliation might look like. I know there's no connection to any events today and we'll see what the evidence brings. At the same time, it's worrisome to think that we call terrorism, others may call asymmetrical warfare tactics.
I don't agree with him that we should be upset, implying that we somehow deserve this kind of event, but his point is on target - response will occur within the capabilities of the oppressed.
MCCHRYSTAL: ...although to the United States, a drone strike seems to have very little risk and very little pain, at the receiving end, it feels like war. Americans have got to understand that. If we were to use our technological capabilities carelessly – I don’t think we do, but there’s always the danger that you will – then we should not be upset when someone responds with their equivalent, which is a suicide bomb in Central Park, because that’s what they can respond with.
In closing, I didn't know what subject to use and as I think about it, I'm at a loss to think about where I do want the evidence to lead.
