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cbrer

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3. One may concientiously object

Reply to sad sally (Original post)

Sat Feb 25, 2012, 01:03 AM

Feb 2012

To the destructive policies dramatically expanded under our "Liberal" President.

But I have to be honest with you Sally. If it was MY son's unit chasing bad guys, I'd be in favor of their deployment.

Their long term use, in terms of technology and policy, has yet to be refined. If we don't find a way to at least somewhat demilitarize our society, I believe that more countries will find themselves under the surveillance and threat of these weapons. Including US.

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How Drone War Became The American Way of Life [View all] sad sally Feb 2012 OP

What else does this Government have hidden, (paid for by tax payer $$$$) that we know teddy51 Feb 2012 #1

We have no idea how much is in the CIA budget for combat drones, as they're sad sally Feb 2012 #7

As long as the drones help to keep me safe.... mia Feb 2012 #2

One may concientiously object cbrer Feb 2012 #3

Wouldn't it be prudent in a civilized society to come up with policy before advancing sad sally Feb 2012 #6

Everything you said was spot on cbrer Feb 2012 #8

They're not done - as soon as the bleeding hearts get over them, they plan to bring them home... saras Feb 2012 #4

You're correct, and as a society that has accepted the loss of privacy and freedom sad sally Feb 2012 #5