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Drones in the US
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:26 am
by ASUG8
The new recommendations by the association, a non-profit based in Arlington, Va., that has members in more than 60 countries, pledge to "respect the privacy of individuals" and the concerns of the public and to follow all federal, state and local laws. They also pledge to ensure that remote drone pilots are properly trained and to respect "other users of the airspace."
The language on privacy is good, but it's not enough, American Civil Liberties Union lobbyist Chris Calabrese said.
A small Draganflyer X6 drone makes a test flight in Mesa County, Colo. with a Forward Looking Infrared payload in this Jan. 2009 file photo. The drone, on loan to the sheriff's department from the manufacturer, measures about 36 inches from rotor tip to rotor tip, and weights just over two pounds. (Credit: AP/Mesa County Sheriff's Unmanned Operations Team) "I think it's really important that they're paying attention to privacy. That's to their credit," Calabrese said. "But I can't imagine they expect this to quell privacy concerns."
Calabrese added that ultimately even well-meaning guidelines from a private group aren't legally binding on public and private organizations around the country.
"I think Congress needs to step in. This is new technology. It's potentially incredibly invasive," he said. "People are profoundly discomforted by the idea of drones monitoring them."
Some law enforcement agencies have already purchased powerful drones.
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So, drones....good, bad, or indifferent?
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:17 am
by Wedgebuster
Montana GOP Senatorial candidate Dennis Rehberg has already formally protested to the Obama administration to cease immediately the use of military drones to spy on energy industry operators polluting in the state, citing it as an unwarranted intrusion by the energy industry hating Obama administration...
So, apparently it is already going on.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:25 am
by CAA Flagship
I got nothing to hide, except my speedometer. I'm OK with it in specified situations.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:29 am
by Wedgebuster
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:30 am
by polsongrizz
Wedgebuster wrote:Montana GOP Senatorial candidate Dennis Rehberg has already formally protested to the Obama administration to cease immediately the use of military drones to spy on energy industry operators polluting in the state, citing it as an unwarranted intrusion by the energy industry hating Obama administration...
So, apparently it is already going on.
The sad thing is is that most Right wingers I assume have zero problems with this as most of them supported The so called Patriot Act hands down. Their argument, " If you are not doing anything wrong what do you have to worry about" ? i would guess that to be the same argument here.
BTW, this is bullshit, I say shoot them down when they fly over your property.
I sure they will only be used as they say they will.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:31 am
by polsongrizz
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:48 pm
by 93henfan
If you're worried about this, you should have already thrown away your cell phone and stopped using the Internet.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:31 am
by CitadelGrad
Drones bother me because it is certain that they will be used unlawfully. I'm more concerned though when Homeland Security issues reports that identify potential terrorists as "those who revere personal liberty","those who are suspicious of centralized federal power", people who pay in cash at internet cafes, people who seem concerned that their emails might be read in public places and people who have libertarian bumper stickers on their cars.
Fuck the government.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:09 am
by Ivytalk
Tinfoil hats.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:11 am
by 93henfan
Ivytalk wrote:Tinfoil hats.
Magic underwear.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:13 am
by Ivytalk
The whole US Senate.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:03 am
by CitadelGrad
You will welcome the drones, citizen. If you have nothing to hide, then you have nothing to fear.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:25 am
by polsongrizz
CitadelGrad wrote:Drones bother me because it is certain that they will be used unlawfully. I'm more concerned though when Homeland Security issues reports that identify potential terrorists as "those who revere personal liberty","those who are suspicious of centralized federal power", people who pay in cash at internet cafes, people who seem concerned that their emails might be read in public places and people who have libertarian bumper stickers on their cars.
Fuck the government.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:28 am
by youngterrier
CitadelGrad wrote:Drones bother me because it is certain that they will be used unlawfully. I'm more concerned though when Homeland Security issues reports that identify potential terrorists as "those who revere personal liberty","those who are suspicious of centralized federal power", people who pay in cash at internet cafes, people who seem concerned that their emails might be read in public places and people who have libertarian bumper stickers on their cars.
Fuck the government.
You forgot those damn hipsters and their triangles
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:29 am
by dbackjon
CitadelGrad wrote:Drones bother me because it is certain that they will be used unlawfully. I'm more concerned though when Homeland Security issues reports that identify potential terrorists as "those who revere personal liberty","those who are suspicious of centralized federal power", people who pay in cash at internet cafes, people who seem concerned that their emails might be read in public places and people who have libertarian bumper stickers on their cars.
Fuck the government.
I wonder what the boys fucked by Penn State feel about personal liberty?
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:59 am
by CitadelGrad
dbackjon wrote:CitadelGrad wrote:Drones bother me because it is certain that they will be used unlawfully. I'm more concerned though when Homeland Security issues reports that identify potential terrorists as "those who revere personal liberty","those who are suspicious of centralized federal power", people who pay in cash at internet cafes, people who seem concerned that their emails might be read in public places and people who have libertarian bumper stickers on their cars.
Fuck the government.
I wonder what the boys fucked by Penn State feel about personal liberty?
What the fuck is wrong with you?
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:39 pm
by polsongrizz
CitadelGrad wrote:dbackjon wrote:
I wonder what the boys fucked by Penn State feel about personal liberty?
What the fuck is wrong with you?
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 1:10 pm
by BlueHen86
Once Big Brother starts watching he won't stop. Doesn't matter if he's a conk or a donk. The only thing that might change is who Big Brother watches.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:47 pm
by houndawg
Such negativity.
Nothing to see here. They pledge to respect our civil rights.
Re: Drones in the US
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:00 pm
by kalm
Complete and utter bullshit. One more reason to not support either party.
