There's a new cost in our economy that Washington doesn't wish to discuss. It would prove far more controversial than even Gun Control. It's DRONES AND THEIR DEPLOYMENT by our Government.
This blogger has discussed DRONES before and mentioned that they are the new weaponry of the twenty-first century. They are reasonably easy to deploy, technology makes them pin-point accurate and even a do-it- yourselfer could actually make a simple version and send it soaring into space. They are the mavericks of the weapon world and as such offer many plus and minus options. There are a number of good articles on DRONES on the web.
The kinds of pros and cons that exist on all weaponry are in place here as well. First, drones can make human life more secure because they are unmanned and operated by folks far away from the actual violent action. The controller sits at desk in technology filled cubicles controlling particular drones or armies of them. The controllers use technology so precise that they could SEPARATE YOU OUT even walking down the street in Manhattan or Baghdad among dozens of others.
Explosion is messy in a crowd so usually isolating the target is preferred.
Of course, you can see the downside. If it works on the enemy in another land, it will also work in this country on unfriendly opposition. In the hands of a Charlatan, it could serve to enslave us.
Beyond JUST the DRONE problem is the surveillance issue. Our technology is so finely tuned that listening from DRONES is better than your hearing when talking to another person. They have developed "ears over the land" that are more sensitive than anything EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
LAUNCH A DRONE CAPSULE BARELY VISIBLE, ARMED AND LOADED, EMPLOYING AVID TECHNOLOGICAL HEARING, AND PIN-POINT ACCURACY AND YOU HAVE THE MOST DEADLY TARGETED WEAPON THAT MAN HAS EVER DEVISED!!!!!!!!!!! AIN'T WE JUST TOO, TOO SMART???????? TOO BAD WE CAN'T TURN THE SMART TO BETTER AIMS.
The surveillance techniques are currently being expanded to HEAR (AND SEE?????????) through any material including metal so listening TO YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH IS TOTALLY POSSIBLE. THIS IS AIMED AT BEING A "PEEKY-BOO" SOCIETY. That means, of course, you not only lose your freedom BUT YOUR PERSONAL SPACE TOO. FUN AND GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!! Drones BEING ABLE TO SIGHT INTO homes would make DRONE PORNOGRAPHY a fact of life!!!!!!!!!!! PUH;;;;;;;;;;;;;LEESE GIVE US A BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND HERE'S THE KICKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THOUSANDS OR ZILLIONS OF SMALL DRONES CAN BE LAUNCHED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE TO CONTROL EVERYTHING IN YOUR WORLD PERHAPS INCLUDING THE ANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Some professional drones can be imagined as tiny as a pin to be used for surveillance. Drones are now known that are inches and launched in masses like bees or wasps.
Two positive elements of DRONE warfare is that damage is much less when confined to a target. Many FEWER lives are lost and a much reduced military force is required to contain and control the enemy without as well as within. THEREFORE, THE ECONOMIC COSTS OF A LARGE MILITARY AND THEIR LAND WEAPONS IS CONSIDERABLY REDUCED. HOWEVER, JUST HOW HIGH THE COST DRONE WARFARE COULD CLIMB IS DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE. WE KNOW THE WAR SURVEILLANCE COSTS WOULD ALSO DIMINISH WITH FEWER SPOOKS ON THE GROUND BUT HOW HIGH WILL BE THE COST OF EQUIPMENT??????WHO KNOWS.
An article from the AP this week pointed out that a Justice Department memo revealed lenient rules for drone attacks launched "to kill U.S. citizens working abroad with terrorists". The article went on to say the Government does not need evidence that a specific attack is imminent" according the Justice Department white paper, "only that the targeted suspect is involved in ongoing plotting against the United States". Washington spokesmen used protecting the U.S. from al-Qaida as the reason for this usage of drones. John Brennan, who recently helped manage the Drone program, has his CIA director confirmation hearing beginning today.
IN THE HANDS of the UNSCRUPULOUS OR THE CARELESS, IT IS NOT HARD TO PREDICT THE CATASTROPHIC PROBLEMS THIS KIND OF CONTROL CAN MEAN TO NATIONS AND AMERICA IN PARTICULAR. We are currently in the LEAD ON VARYING MILITARY DRONE TECHNOLOGIES BUT ATOMIC WARFARE TAUGHT US JUST HOW LONG THAT WILL LAST-- headstart Drone tech may not LAST THAT LONG.Many countries have technological capability now so it may take much less time for them to catch up.
As this blogger pointed out drones can be readily built much like ENGINE powered model planes OR HELICOPTERS. With rocket MODEL launchers we can put them into space and then control by radio. (maybe soon technology). And there are even simpler ways. Some professional drones can be imagined as tiny as a pin for surveillance. Drones that are as large as airplanes carry a large "payload" and are based at remote American airbases. The web site below the blog shows the helicopters and on page 3, there is one with a camera that can be controlled with a phone. Now you too can arm something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We can always hope that DRONES will be seen as a real benefit to society. Currently the traffic light usage against red light bandits can be viewed both ways. There are indeed many positive and creative ways that Drones can enhance living. Eventually the technology can expand to the extent that it could be used in construction in place of heavy equipment; for most search and rescue; and as an independent source of transportation for individuals. That's just off the top of my head. Our creative culture can think of many more and better options. Surveillance is a horse of another hue. That kind of paternalism, excused as protectionism, can only lead to discontent and travail.
DRONES ARE HERE TO STAY. THEY ARE PART AND PARCEL OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET YOUR HEAD AROUND THEM. START THINKING ABOUT WHAT TO DO WITH THEM AND UNDERSTAND THAT IF DRONES ARE LEFT ONLY IN THE HANDS OF THE GOVERNMENT-------AMERICA WILL SUFFER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHEERS, CONNIE
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