Afghanistan is a war zone as are those countries that harbor terrorists. We should strike at AQ in Yemen, Pakistan, Somalia, and wherever the vermin have taken refuge. Specifically, what places are you referring to where people "have no expectation of death from the sky?"
AQ is a non-state actor. They are in many countries around the globe. There should be no safe place or refuge.
There are cells in the US. What if that safe place or refuge is your backyard neighbor? You don't mind having your leg blown off as collateral damage then, right? Maybe just a hand? Cool? Thanks.