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Operation: Bombs Away

Imagine a blackout, only a thousand times more dark. Imagine a hurricane, only the
water replaced by black waves of smoke. Imagine a scream, only multiplied by thousands more.
Imagine looking next to you and finding everyone you have ever loved, lying on the ground, their
faces lingering with expressions of death. They dont deserve this. Neither do you.
I.

Purpose of Report

A. The U.S government has started a system to send drones to countries that they believe have a
terrorist or terrorist group. In reality, the drone program they have created, is more of a terrorist
act than the actual terrorists. Micah Zenko, a New York Times writer, states, Troubling
questions endure about who is targeted, how sure we are of who is being killed and what
oversight of the program is enforced. The thing that makes the drone dangerous is the bomb
stored inside the drone. It has been bombing
buildings and government structures that harms
innocent citizens as well. Over the years, the U.S.
government has been aiming toward the middle east
part of the world, including:
-Iraq
-Pakistan
-Syria
-Afghanistan
because thats what they believe obtains
the highest population of terrorists.
Therefore, the purpose of the report is to eliminate the drones that have been
attacking innocent citizens which leave them in
desperate situations.
B. The main problem of the bombings is that, more often than
not, they are killing civilians who did nothing wrong. Forzas
goal is try and stop the drone bombings before more innocent
people get hurt. As the New York Times states, Every
independent investigation of the strikes has found far more
civilian casualties than administration officials admit, The
Child Victims of War also states, ...average of 53 children
were killed or injured every week. This led to a lot of other
wonderings and questions about why the government would
send those bombs in the first place if they would lead to these repercussions.
II.

Scope of the Issue

A. Amidst the fatal blows of smoke and the

surrounding sounds of screams, a drone attack
is a life changing event that have permanently
scarred hundreds of survivors. As 13 year old
Zubair Rehman states, Now I prefer cloudy days
when the drones dont fly. When the sky
brightens and becomes blue, the drones return
and so does the fear. Children dont play so often
now, and have stopped going to school.
Education isnt possible as long as the drones
circle overhead. Good flying conditions for
drones are clear, sunny, and blue-skyed days,
just as Zubair just stated.
1. That means instead of playing outside and enjoying the fresh air like they should be doing,
children are forced to stay indoors and isolate themselves from the outside world, heading in
only two directions, survival or death.
B. With a drone attack possible at any minute, it has now become impossible for many to enjoy life
like they used to and are instead trapped in a nightmare that they will never escape. However,
sometimes people cant even prepare for a drone strike. For that reason, they have to be on
their feet and prepared at any second.
C. If they do happen to oversee a drone attack, their loved ones lives are dragged down and
through all the suffering and wailing, the survivors can only stand back and tearfully watch. For
these reasons, children, and even adults have had to live with the visions of a drone attack in
their minds as if it had just happened the day before.
III.

Major Findings
A. Besides drones accidently killing people, they are also an incentive for people to join terrorist
groups. In fact, Noam Chomsky states, From the highest levels and the most respected
sources, its recognized that the drone attacks create potential terrorists on quite a substantial
scale
1. This means that some people related to the victims of drone attacks may see the U.S as an
opposing force, making them want to join militant groups for defense.
2. Terrorists also know how to use this fear of drones as a motive to join their ranks.
3. Additionally, the U.Ss goal is to eliminate terrorists, but they end up creating more. Basically, as
soon as one terrorist perishes, another one joins.

IV.

Evidence

A. With all being said, what is a drone?

1. A drone is an armed machine that not only provides an eye in the sky, but listening devices
and missiles as well.
2. These deadly machines hover in the sky over supposedly enemy territory, transmitting video
feed of the area for hours.
3. Then, out of nowhere, these drones can strike causing destruction.

B. In addition, The New Yorker says, Models used by the C.I.A.

the Predator and the Reaperlook like giant robotic flying
bugs, with unusual flaps and pole-like protrusions.
C. You would think that the pilots would be sitting in the drones,
commanding the drone from within. However, pilots control
them through a video monitor, which means theyre not
controlling the drone physically. For example, a drone can be
firing missiles in Pakistan, but the pilot is commanding it in
Nevada.For that reason, this probably explains why drones can
aim inaccurately when firing.
V.

Methods currently used to solve the problems

A. There are many methods that could solve drone attacks, however the most useful way is to
speak with the government, especially President Obama, using persuasive
words to let them know the danger they are causing. By this, it should ingrain
into their brain and stop the drone program. Nevertheless, these arent
methods that are currently used to solve the problem, these are methods that
can be done. People have attempted to block the drone system. Some are
currently in action, while others solutions have been attempted but failed.
Some other alternative solutions would be:
1. Petitions
2. Closing down the U.S drone bases
3. Reimbursing innocent citizens. (Doesnt help stop Drone attacks, but helps the
victims get their lives back together after the destruction drones have caused.)
4. Stop advocating tyranny and reinforce non-violence
VI.

How to publicize this Issue

A. Taking this issue to the public will not be easy because a majority of the people will disagree.
However, there are several ways we can make the issue more known.
1. One way is by sharing victims accounts through
newspapers and social media.
2. Another way, is to create protests. I know were protesting
for another country, but its because unnecessary lives are
being taken. By protesting, we will be a voice for the
victims and showing the world the truth about drone
attacks.

VII.

Effects After Bombing

A. As stated before, the bombings are causing more civilian deaths than anything else. When a
drone strikes, an explosion occurs, causing extensive damage to the surrounding areabuildings and people in particular. They hit without warning,
giving people in the targeted buildings very little time to
escape the drone.
B. According to the CDCs (Centers for Disease Control)
report, bombs cause damage in a myriad of ways. It
causes damage in the initial explosion, when the debris
comes into contact with someone or something, and when
the shockwaves effect buildings that, as a result, collapse.
All of this damage leads to lots of different types injuries
that can be fatal and devastation everywhere. Questions
are being posed as to how the damage done by the bombs
is worth what they were sent to do originally.
To conclude, we hope that though our evidence, and with our plan to publicize this issue, we as
a league, will be able to produce change for the better of our world.

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