As of today, the Pentagon, which is the U.S. Department of Defense HQ, has announced the release of drones to Latvia. Latvia is a northern European country located in the Baltic region. Through September 15th of 2015, two drones will be deployed in the area to make the support of the Ukrainian government eminent. The purpose, as stated by Tal Kopan and Jim Sciutto, is to show that the U.S. "is committed to their [Eastern Europe's] security in the wake of Russian actions in Ukraine". This statement in itself reflects a long-term alliance of sorts; something George Washington would disapprove of.
In Washington's Farewell Address of 1796, he specifically warns, "Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent Alliances, with any portion of the foreign world." As scholars and inhabitants of the United States, it is our job to refer to the documents and people that defined the development of our country and to question whether they are valid in modern politics.
In my opinion, predator drones are just another advanced way to kill people, only without endangering the flight crew, because the flight crew isn't really on the flight. To me, drones are more anonymous than traditional bombers. This is reminiscent of a cyberbully; if someone knows they can remain anonymous and do not have to witness the effects of what they are doing, then that person is more likely to continue to hurt others. This method of defense is more discreet and less direct. Personally, even if I lived in Eastern Europe where the drones are supposed to be protecting the area, I would be terrified of the capabilities of these war machines.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/31/politics/u-s-deploys-predator-drones-latvia/index.html
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