Regarding The Washington Post article titled "Mr. Obama, did you or did you not kill Anwar al-Awlaki?," which ran in The Japan Times opinion section Feb. 16: Writer David Cole asks whether Obama killed the American citizen with a drone strike.

To which, U.S. President Barack Obama can answer "yes" or "'no." Either response is correct and neither resolves the issue. If a clear answer is wanted, ask a clear question.

tim sayeau
winnipeg, canada

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