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I think that the use of armed drones undermines the status and virtues of military service. If I read about a successful UK manned operation I always feel a sense of admiration for those involved, and a sense of pride that I was once part of that service. Whenever I read about a successful drone operation, I feel no sense of pride or admiration at all - indeed the contrary.
OK, I'll bite. Having been in several campaigns in the air and one on the ground, there is no virtue in having to do your country's dirty work - manned or unmanned. You Sir, need to go back to reading your Warlord comic or Battle weekly!
LJ
PS. Wensleydale, well said.