IF drones are more effective at killing the enemy than earlier methods (tomahawk missile from sea, manned airplane/s releasing multiple missiles) where effectiv

IF drones are more effective at killing the enemy than earlier methods (tomahawk missile from sea, manned airplane/s releasing multiple missiles) where effective = = smaller, more targeted kills then they are reducing the horror of the war on the enemy too. That would be on a micro level and it appears to be true. If however as a result of the ease of using drones you run significantly more attacks than pre drones the net effect would be more horrors visited on the overall population. These are very real questions worth answering. We'd all love for there not to be wars but if there are then prosecuting them in the most humane way possible to target only the combatants is a very worthwhile thing to study. I'd like to learn more. I also agree with your point that if we become so effective at this to the point where the enemy feels no chance at any type of revenge because they never even get to engage with a real live American then out of frustration they very well might turn to more terrorist acts. It's a very valid point.