Drones

In order "to counter rising public anger over civilian deaths," those "responsible for a missile strike that killed 23 Afghan civilians in February" have "received career-damaging reprimands" — US Drone Crew Blamed For Afghan Civilian Deaths.

Now imagine this "scenario in which a drone pilot and helicopter gunship both mis-target apparent 'militants' in Los Angeles, 'cut[ting] to ribbons a group of Los Angeles commuters in one location and destroy[ing] a hospital at another site'" — Over the top?