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To: BuckeyeTexan

Drones should be outlawed period. Citizens should be allowed to shoot them down (OK, maybe not).

The government should be restricted from using them over U.S. soil without a warrant.


9 posted on 09/12/2014 12:36:41 PM PDT by Maceman
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To: Maceman

I’m actually surprised that she included gov’t drones in with those to be concerned about.

Leftists inherently trust gov’t and all it does.


28 posted on 09/12/2014 12:56:15 PM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: Maceman

I’m more than uncomfortable with drones flying around recording stuff.

That said, law enforcement currently uses dash cams and some departments are putting cameras on officers. Many people believe dash cams and body cameras prevent abuse of power. In your opinion, are drones different because law enforcement is not physically present during the recording or because of a creepiness factor or what?

Media helicopters fly over, record, and broadcast “newsworthy” events. What if they decide to use drones?


29 posted on 09/12/2014 12:58:02 PM PDT by BuckeyeTexan (There are those that break and bend. I'm the other kind. ~Steve Earle)
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To: Maceman

No, no, you’re right. Allow open season on drones. Provide a reward for every shot down drone. I like it...


30 posted on 09/12/2014 12:58:23 PM PDT by Delta Dawn (Fluent in two languages: English and cursive.)
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To: Maceman

“Drones should be outlawed period. Citizens should be allowed to shoot them down....”

LOL.... you might want to consider that some folks may very well return fire.

I own a Quadcopter. My professional setup cost me about $3500. I have a GoPro camera mounted on the craft. I use it for land and seascape video—it’s a hobby at the moment. It takes incredible footage for these kinds of things. I plan to use it for SAR and perhaps real-estate sales.

You most certainly wouldn’t want me to think that you are shooting at me—trust me on that. Now, anyone shooting down my craft will have committed a felony and will also be subject to civil proceeding.

Now, I am a responsible and cautious pilot and I couldn’t care less about what others are doing in they’re back yard.

The Genie is already out of the bottle and these so called drones are here to stay. There are laws already in place to deal with the jerks that fly irresponsibly.


53 posted on 09/12/2014 1:58:39 PM PDT by Gator113 ( Ted Cruz, Sarah Palin and Mike Lee speak for me, most everyone else is just noise.)
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