ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY: ARE DRONES A LEGITIMATE WEAPON OF WAR?

Currently, drones are being used ever more widely to target specific individuals considered a threat by the US. What are the merits and demerits of the use of this new weapon of war? Do your research and write an argumentative essay on the issue.

Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/  

Reading Material to Annotate

1.       “The arguments for and against drones” by John Rentoul

http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/22/the-arguments-for-and-against-drones/

2.       “Everything you need to know about the drone debate in one FAQ” by Dylan Matthiews

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/03/08/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-drone-debate-in-one-faq/

3.       What is not wrong with drones? By Rosa Brooks

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/09/05/whats_not_wrong_with_drones

4.       The case for and against drones

http://opengeography.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/the-case-for-and-against-drones/

Listening Material to Make Notes on

1.       The legal, political arguments for drones

        http://video.msnbc.msn.com/up/50760344#50760344

2.       Drones are not ethical and effective

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARk9xD3cBFk