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DearHeart

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35. They aren't "traditionally" armed like a military gunship, but they are looking to have armed police

Thu Feb 21, 2013, 01:27 AM

Feb 2013

officers positioned to be able to shoot. There are people out there, even a few here on DU, who wanted to send in the drones when Dorner was on the loose. If oeople here on DU are thinking about it, chances are someone else is also.

Check out this link:
this link is from 2005-they're definitely thinking about it.
[link:http://www.tylertech.net/images/Armed_police_helos_lyt.pdf|[link:http://www.tylertech.net/|

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DID YOU KNOW? When Obama signed the "FAA Modernization & Reform Act... [View all] KoKo Feb 2013 OP

This is interesting because its something I didn't know about... KoKo Feb 2013 #1

Boys And Girls... It A Brave New World... WillyT Feb 2013 #2

It's amazing that this passed...and I didn't see it posted here on DU... KoKo Feb 2013 #4

For Some... If It Reflects Poorly On The Administration... WillyT Feb 2013 #5

Help me out here. How does this reflect badly on the administration? Recursion Feb 2013 #9

I Love Your Cost Cutting Measures In The Deaths Of Others... WillyT Feb 2013 #25

Okay...I guess I could see that..given the RW Repugs are so disgusting.. KoKo Feb 2013 #23

This? Bosonic Feb 2013 #14

Despite what the first article suggests, this law was enacted a year ago onenote Feb 2013 #32

how cool! .. Not! G_j Feb 2013 #3

Awesome. Cheaper and safer than police helicopters Recursion Feb 2013 #6

So... The New U.S.A. Will Have Assault Weapons, Hand-Guns, And Drones On Every Street Corner ??? WillyT Feb 2013 #7

What does this have to do with guns? Recursion Feb 2013 #8

Um... Yeah... WillyT Feb 2013 #10

So what's wrong with it? Recursion Feb 2013 #11

Ask The People Of Pakistan How They Like Constant Drones Over Head WillyT Feb 2013 #12

Unbelievably dishonest Recursion Feb 2013 #13

Unarmed... So Far... WillyT Feb 2013 #17

How long until Google arms its self-driving cars? Robb Feb 2013 #19

Good Point... But How Long Until The LAPD Decides It's "Cheaper" To Use Armed Drones ??? WillyT Feb 2013 #20

Maybe you are spending too much time in Europe. amandabeech Feb 2013 #27

How long do you think, before these drones become armed? DearHeart Feb 2013 #15

Police helicopters and airplanes aren't armed Recursion Feb 2013 #16

Yet... WillyT Feb 2013 #18

Yes...it's mentioned...that the next step might be arming... KoKo Feb 2013 #21

Without New Laws to Govern how and what Drones Use...this could be ABUSE KoKo Feb 2013 #22

They aren't "traditionally" armed like a military gunship, but they are looking to have armed police DearHeart Feb 2013 #35

Tear Gas Canisters for crowd control? Subduing protesters? KoKo Feb 2013 #37

It's preferable to you that be done by helicopter? Recursion Feb 2013 #38

It is inevitable that they will be armed. It is a step in a direction. Skip Intro Feb 2013 #34

Hooray! More efficient unconstitutionality!!!1!!! appal_jack Feb 2013 #26

The far right has black helicopters, the far left has drones. nt msanthrope Feb 2013 #24

Same idea. Neither groups wants the government watching their every move. amandabeech Feb 2013 #28

No--the common thread is paranoia. nt msanthrope Feb 2013 #30

Yes, and some people want the government to keep them safe from the "bad guys" amandabeech Feb 2013 #31

I I have no doubt that we are on opposite sides. The people who thought the black helicopters msanthrope Feb 2013 #36

No, from your writings here, I'd suggest that you are in the group who is comfortable amandabeech Feb 2013 #39

And the US has a Constitution... appal_jack Feb 2013 #40

"FAA moves toward creating 6 drone test sites in US" --Huff Post KoKo Feb 2013 #29

If you're a chopper pilot working for a TV news station, I hope you're nervous.... TheMightyFavog Feb 2013 #33