Surveillance - How much is too much?

RedskinRat · 12-19-2012, 11:26 AM

Most of local law enforcement are increasingly adopting this tool. I have no problem with it but it's only the thin end of the wedge.

The Washington Guardian has confirmed, DHS and its Customs and Border Protection agency have deployed drones — originally bought to guard America’s borders — to assist local law enforcement and other federal agencies on several occasions.

The practice is raising questions inside and outside government about whether federal officials may be creating an ad-hoc, loan-a-drone program without formal rules for engagement, privacy protection or taxpayer reimbursements. The drones used by CPB can cost between $15 million and $34 million each to buy, and have hourly operational costs as well.

Ah, Skynet, how I long for your warm embrace....

Hey, does anyone else smell napalm?

12-19-2012, 11:26 AM	#4
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: Surveillance - How much is too much? Most of local law enforcement are increasingly adopting this tool. I have no problem with it but it's only the thin end of the wedge. The Washington Guardian has confirmed, DHS and its Customs and Border Protection agency have deployed drones — originally bought to guard America’s borders — to assist local law enforcement and other federal agencies on several occasions. The practice is raising questions inside and outside government about whether federal officials may be creating an ad-hoc, loan-a-drone program without formal rules for engagement, privacy protection or taxpayer reimbursements. The drones used by CPB can cost between $15 million and $34 million each to buy, and have hourly operational costs as well. Ah, Skynet, how I long for your warm embrace.... Hey, does anyone else smell napalm?

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Surveillance - How much is too much?

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