I think your perspective assumes that nation states should neutralize most threats. I don't think that's the case, because it ignores blowback. For example, i

I think your perspective assumes that nation states should neutralize most threats. I don't think that's the case, because it ignores blowback. For example, if a military uses a drone to precision kill enemies in foreign territory 10 times over a 6-month period, what effects does that have on the local population? It's kind of a philosophical difference.