Who's Really at Fault in the Drug Boat Strikes?

The recent missile strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking have sparked intense debate. Critics argue that the second strike, which targeted survivors of the initial attack, was a serious misstep. They question the decision-making process, especially since there was no opposing fire and ample time to assess the situation. The pilot who launched the second missile might have believed he was following orders, but the four-star admiral in charge should have known better. After all, a four-star admiral has seen enough to distinguish right from wrong. The "fog of war" excuse doesn't hold water here. Some people think the whole operation was a sham. They point out that drug overdoses in the U. S. are more about domestic demand than supply. Intercepting drugs at sea doesn't seem to make a dent in the problem. Meanwhile, the pardon of a former Honduran president, who was convicted of drug trafficking, has raised eyebrows. It's hard to see how this aligns with the U. S. government's stated goal of cracking down on drugs. On a different note, the affordable housing crisis is getting worse. Too many rules and fees make it tough for developers to build affordable homes. Until the government eases up, the housing shortage will only get worse. And let's not forget the Tina Peters case. Some people think the focus on her alleged crimes is misplaced, given that her county voted overwhelmingly for Trump.