How does Strawser respond to the objection that drones contribute to targeted assassinations that are forbidden by the rules of war?
A) By arguing that the rules of war ought to allow targeted assassinations because they are not, in principle, any different from other kinds of killing in war.
B) By pointing out that the fact that drones can be used for impermissible assassinations does not force policy makers to use them for that purpose.
C) By reminding the reader that Strawser's conclusion applies only to legitimate military objectives, not to targeted assassinations.
D) By insisting that drones are not any more effective at targeted assassinations than are other means of assassination.

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Strawser responds to the objection by highlighting that the potential misuse of drones for impermissible assassinations does not inherently compel policymakers to use them in such a manner, suggesting a distinction between the technology's capabilities and the choices made by its users.

How Does Strawser Respond to the Objection That Drones Contribute