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US argues it can legally kill citizens linked to Al Qaeda

WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal Justice Department memo says it is legal for the government to kill US citizens abroad if it believes they are senior Al Qaeda leaders continually engaged in operations aimed at killing Americans.

The document provides a legal rationale behind the Obama administration’s use of drone strikes against Al Qaeda suspects.

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I still have my panties in a ruffle.

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Assuming it was removed? I wish I had been able to read the other comment.  Rephrase it a little and repost.....