Collateral damage

More civilians were killed in a raid recently while trying to take out terrorists. This time, it involved an eight-year-old girl that was killed as collateral damage in Yemen. Her brother was already killed by drones before. He too was collateral damage. Their father, Anwar al-Awlaki, who was also killed by drones back in 2011 because of his ties to Al-Qaeda. Whatever you feel about this, there's one thing we should do: leave the children out of it.

What is the US doing in Yemen? I understand the idea of taking the fight to the terrorists, which sometimes leads to less than ideal circumstances. (Unfortunately, one American soldier was killed in the operation.) I also believe terrorism is an actual threat.

But what about the collateral damage that we are doing? How many more non-combatants need to be killed, which anger young people to become terrorists. They attack us. We attack them. And also why are we going to a country that doesn't pose as a threat? Why are getting involved with a conflict over there? The cycle continues. This needs to stops. America needs to focus on its own soil to build up this country rather than going abroad and killing innocent people as collateral damage in its quixotic quest to eradicate every terrorist.

If we want to keep the country safe, then build a fortress out of America. Pull the troops everywhere and bring them home to protect the borders and coasts. If America wants, then build multiple walls and fortifications. Better vet people before they come into this country. Also, do what you can to have successful and friendly relationships with as many nations as possible. Be at peace with as many people as you can. I don't care.

Just stop going abroad and making enemies around the world by accepting collateral damage of innocent people, especially children, as a way of life when taking out terrorists. Don't you think the terrorists are surrounding themselves on purpose with women and children so it looks bad every time the US strikes? This pragmatism just makes America a target for retaliation.