Predator drones to patrol Detroit/Canada airspace

**Lakesuperior** · April-02-09, 08:25 AM

ugh-- missiles, give me a break. this is a stupid waste of money. yes, borders should be regulated effectively, but this reeks of "boys spending money on toys." why don't we hire more humans to patrol, seeing as there a few million people in need of jobs?

**Lowell** · April-02-09, 08:26 AM

IMO this comes close to violating the US - Canada treaty for demilitarizaion of the great lakes.

**Mackinaw** · April-02-09, 08:37 AM

Great post above, Lowell.

This is an april fool's joke, right?

I worry about the safety and welfare of those family members and friends that live near the international waterway because of this; I do not worry about them on account of illegal immigration.

**Zug** · April-02-09, 09:21 AM

I don't get the problem with this or why it's seen as being aggressive. It's an unmanned plane armed with nothing more than a camera. How is looking out for illegal border crossings a bad thing? I don't think it's isolationist to actually monitor who enters or leaves the country.

**Sstashmoo** · April-02-09, 09:45 AM

With the advancements in technology, these sorts of applications must be curbed. We're losing our right to privacy. Continually under surveillance and scrutiny by a third party. What if you don't want to be watched? You have no choice, and what's next?

There is a better fix for the conditions that cause such hostility towards us.

**Bigb23** · April-02-09, 09:49 AM

What about those Piper Cubs circling around ? The leftovers from 9-11. What's the frequency Kenneth ?

**Sstashmoo** · April-02-09, 10:38 AM

Quote: "What about those Piper Cubs circling around ? The leftovers from 9-11. What's the frequency Kenneth ?"

Huh?

cheddar bob · April-02-09, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Sstashmoo

With the advancements in technology, these sorts of applications must be curbed. We're losing our right to privacy. Continually under surveillance and scrutiny by a third party. What if you don't want to be watched? You have no choice, and what's next?

There is a better fix for the conditions that cause such hostility towards us.

Such a contradiction from someone that is so anti-illegal immigration. Sounds like you're only against illegal immigration if the people are coming from the south.

You're not losing any right to privacy with this. A plane can only see you if you are outside, you know, out in public. Do you feel that people should not look at you when you're outside, too?