Bill intriduced in House to stop drone surveillance in America! | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 20705582 United States 08/06/2012 02:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's too bad that an effective campaign to eliminate what could be one of the most important and essential tools we have against the true enemies among us will succeed. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20705582 I suppose the greater evil that these drones have the capacity for, and the potential for abuse is greater than the good they can do at preventing devastating attacks. If you had nothing to hide, then you had nothing to fear. Our border security flaws have been exploited, immigration policies exploited, our tolerances exploited. Our vulnerabilities have made our doom possible. We'd rather die free, then to live with enhanced security. Right? Careful what you wish for. Thread: Welcome to the beginning of the end What mind warping bs...I do not mind "enhanced security" but I do not see the need for the free for all of collecting data on US citizens by gov't or private entities. They should be made to produce a warrant...where does it end? With our vulnerabilities exploited, agencies and institutions infiltrated, and the enemy living among us.. Where do you suggest they look, how should they, and what do they look for, also what tools would you approve of them using???? |
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(OP) User ID: 1079209 United States 08/06/2012 02:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's too bad that an effective campaign to eliminate what could be one of the most important and essential tools we have against the true enemies among us will succeed. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20705582 I suppose the greater evil that these drones have the capacity for, and the potential for abuse is greater than the good they can do at preventing devastating attacks. If you had nothing to hide, then you had nothing to fear. Our border security flaws have been exploited, immigration policies exploited, our tolerances exploited. Our vulnerabilities have made our doom possible. We'd rather die free, then to live with enhanced security. Right? Careful what you wish for. Thread: Welcome to the beginning of the end What mind warping bs...I do not mind "enhanced security" but I do not see the need for the free for all of collecting data on US citizens by gov't or private entities. They should be made to produce a warrant...where does it end? That is exactly the point! Warrentless searches are unconstitutional. If a judge signs a warrent, they can follow me around all day long. Without a warrent, they should not be watching any American. They could put all that energy to better use watching the borders, but then they might have to turn back some future deocrap voters. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe |
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T Ceti H.C. Radnarg
User ID: 21362342 United States 08/06/2012 02:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | dam,just when we was getting ready to BCI take over them too..maybe they grew a brain after all... Last Edited by T Ceti H.C. Radnarg on 08/06/2012 02:16 PM How unfortunate for some rulers when men,women,and children continue to think... Keep repeating the lies loud enough and long enough and just maybe the people will start to believe the lies again and good luck with that...finding your energy open until mars becomes raging aries... |
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Epic Beard Guy
(OP) User ID: 1079209 United States 08/06/2012 02:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's too bad that an effective campaign to eliminate what could be one of the most important and essential tools we have against the true enemies among us will succeed. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20705582 I suppose the greater evil that these drones have the capacity for, and the potential for abuse is greater than the good they can do at preventing devastating attacks. If you had nothing to hide, then you had nothing to fear. Our border security flaws have been exploited, immigration policies exploited, our tolerances exploited. Our vulnerabilities have made our doom possible. We'd rather die free, then to live with enhanced security. Right? Careful what you wish for. Thread: Welcome to the beginning of the end What mind warping bs...I do not mind "enhanced security" but I do not see the need for the free for all of collecting data on US citizens by gov't or private entities. They should be made to produce a warrant...where does it end? With our vulnerabilities exploited, agencies and institutions infiltrated, and the enemy living among us.. Where do you suggest they look, how should they, and what do they look for, also what tools would you approve of them using???? The first tool they need to use is the oath they all took to uphold the Constitution! The Constitution is very clear about the use of warrentless searches. If you are not familiar the Constitution, maybe you should look it up. Hillsdale College has a couple of great course you can take on line, for free, that really do a great job of explaining the Constitution. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 20705582 United States 08/06/2012 02:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's too bad that an effective campaign to eliminate what could be one of the most important and essential tools we have against the true enemies among us will succeed. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20705582 I suppose the greater evil that these drones have the capacity for, and the potential for abuse is greater than the good they can do at preventing devastating attacks. If you had nothing to hide, then you had nothing to fear. Our border security flaws have been exploited, immigration policies exploited, our tolerances exploited. Our vulnerabilities have made our doom possible. We'd rather die free, then to live with enhanced security. Right? Careful what you wish for. Thread: Welcome to the beginning of the end What mind warping bs...I do not mind "enhanced security" but I do not see the need for the free for all of collecting data on US citizens by gov't or private entities. They should be made to produce a warrant...where does it end? With our vulnerabilities exploited, agencies and institutions infiltrated, and the enemy living among us.. Where do you suggest they look, how should they, and what do they look for, also what tools would you approve of them using???? The first tool they need to use is the oath they all took to uphold the Constitution! The Constitution is very clear about the use of warrentless searches. If you are not familiar the Constitution, maybe you should look it up. Hillsdale College has a couple of great course you can take on line, for free, that really do a great job of explaining the Constitution. In a few months none of this is going to matter. Of course, I am more than familiar with our Constitution. I am only asking what levels of freedom can be sacrificed for security. None would seem to be the consensus. Admirable, inspiring, but ultimately, tragic. I suppose that ultimately, our freedom and strong defense of it was our greatest, exploitable vulnerability of all. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 5141990 United States 08/06/2012 02:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's too bad that an effective campaign to eliminate what could be one of the most important and essential tools we have against the true enemies among us will succeed. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20705582 I suppose the greater evil that these drones have the capacity for, and the potential for abuse is greater than the good they can do at preventing devastating attacks. If you had nothing to hide, then you had nothing to fear. Our border security flaws have been exploited, immigration policies exploited, our tolerances exploited. Our vulnerabilities have made our doom possible. We'd rather die free, then to live with enhanced security. Right? Careful what you wish for. Thread: Welcome to the beginning of the end What mind warping bs...I do not mind "enhanced security" but I do not see the need for the free for all of collecting data on US citizens by gov't or private entities. They should be made to produce a warrant...where does it end? With our vulnerabilities exploited, agencies and institutions infiltrated, and the enemy living among us.. Where do you suggest they look, how should they, and what do they look for, also what tools would you approve of them using???? Things will happen regardless of the measures taken. Peering into American citizens backyards will not prevent anything so it is basically an excuse to invade our privacy. |
T Ceti H.C. Radnarg
User ID: 21362342 United States 08/06/2012 02:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's too bad that an effective campaign to eliminate what could be one of the most important and essential tools we have against the true enemies among us will succeed. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20705582 I suppose the greater evil that these drones have the capacity for, and the potential for abuse is greater than the good they can do at preventing devastating attacks. If you had nothing to hide, then you had nothing to fear. Our border security flaws have been exploited, immigration policies exploited, our tolerances exploited. Our vulnerabilities have made our doom possible. We'd rather die free, then to live with enhanced security. Right? Careful what you wish for. Thread: Welcome to the beginning of the end What mind warping bs...I do not mind "enhanced security" but I do not see the need for the free for all of collecting data on US citizens by gov't or private entities. They should be made to produce a warrant...where does it end? With our vulnerabilities exploited, agencies and institutions infiltrated, and the enemy living among us.. Where do you suggest they look, how should they, and what do they look for, also what tools would you approve of them using???? The first tool they need to use is the oath they all took to uphold the Constitution! The Constitution is very clear about the use of warrentless searches. If you are not familiar the Constitution, maybe you should look it up. Hillsdale College has a couple of great course you can take on line, for free, that really do a great job of explaining the Constitution. Last Edited by T Ceti H.C. Radnarg on 08/06/2012 02:35 PM How unfortunate for some rulers when men,women,and children continue to think... Keep repeating the lies loud enough and long enough and just maybe the people will start to believe the lies again and good luck with that...finding your energy open until mars becomes raging aries... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 20490216 United States 08/06/2012 02:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Let's say I take a piss in my backyard while watering the lawn. Drone catches me, neighbor girl is next door on her side of the fence. What would happen, or could happen in this case? What would be "public" and "private" with drones? I should state, I don't even own a home, or a penis, so this is just used as a way to see things for how they might get in a situation like this. And, if they are drones, who has the access to this system? Can it be hacked? Etc. Etc. |
T Ceti H.C. Radnarg
User ID: 21362342 United States 08/06/2012 02:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Let's say I take a piss in my backyard while watering the lawn. Drone catches me, neighbor girl is next door on her side of the fence. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20490216 What would happen, or could happen in this case? What would be "public" and "private" with drones? I should state, I don't even own a home, or a penis, so this is just used as a way to see things for how they might get in a situation like this. And, if they are drones, who has the access to this system? Can it be hacked? Etc. Etc. How unfortunate for some rulers when men,women,and children continue to think... Keep repeating the lies loud enough and long enough and just maybe the people will start to believe the lies again and good luck with that...finding your energy open until mars becomes raging aries... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 5141990 United States 08/06/2012 02:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The FED should take the border issues away from the states and close them period. That is worthy of my tax dollars. Stop the flood and get control of what is here...sort them out and make decisions. It's not rocket science and it is what we pay them to do. |
Darth Hitman
User ID: 20445041 United States 08/06/2012 02:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Also, can we get a pin on this please? Quoting: PIN THIS!!!!!! 20490216 People worried about all kinds of other shit like crystals, pole shifts, Syria, and other randomness. Let's get this thread pinned and the ball rolling, kthx! EXACTLY!!! “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Truth fears no questions. ~Unknown “There is no such thing as a minor lapse of integrity” - Tom Peters |
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User ID: 2391051 United States 08/06/2012 02:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Wake up my friend, be the one person who makes the difference!!!! 1 [link to youtu.be] |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 17011760 United States 08/06/2012 02:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I checked the rest of my email, she sent this letter 5 times. That must be 1 for every time I wrote her about this unconstitutional intrusion into our privacy. Quoting: Epic Beard Guy Those are automated responses to letters received , but none the less its great that the bill has been introduced. I will be writing my Texas Reps to encourage their support of this bill. |
Epic Beard Guy
(OP) User ID: 1554083 United States 08/06/2012 03:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | TU OP for bringing the bill to my attention. I've sent letters and posted to friends to get some more action...as I see not one of my congressmen have signed it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5141990 Signed: A Dem...yeah there are some of us who are very concerned. Now, if everyone else here would do that, our reps in DC would have to understand what we want. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe |
Epic Beard Guy
(OP) User ID: 1554083 United States 08/06/2012 03:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I checked the rest of my email, she sent this letter 5 times. That must be 1 for every time I wrote her about this unconstitutional intrusion into our privacy. Quoting: Epic Beard Guy Those are automated responses to letters received , but none the less its great that the bill has been introduced. I will be writing my Texas Reps to encourage their support of this bill. Yeah, I don't usually get form letters any more. I write so often that I get a personal response. This is the first news letter I have gotten in a year or so. I rarely get form letters any more. This exception is OK though. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe |
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Badcarma69
User ID: 2391051 United States 08/06/2012 03:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You didn't even type it correctly that time. I think that means you need to find a new phrase that isn't stupid. Is this the same retard that posts a one liner on Ron Paul? Its a BOT not a user Wake up my friend, be the one person who makes the difference!!!! 1 [link to youtu.be] |
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AtheistRepublican
User ID: 14695767 United States 08/06/2012 03:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just got this letter from my rep. in DC. Surpisingly, it seems she paid attention to what I wrote her several times. Everyone should write their reps and senators to support this bill. Quoting: Epic Beard Guy WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo) joined 22 of her colleagues in introducing H.R. 6199, the Preserving American Privacy Act, which is designed to protect individual citizens’ privacy from the increasing domestic use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or drones. Already deployed on the battlefield and along our nation’s borders, drones are now being used domestically by private and governmental entities. H.R. 6199 would: prohibit drone surveillance without a warrant; prohibit drone surveillance by private entities without the subject’s consent; and, prohibit agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency from using drone-collected surveillance in administrative hearings. “This is another instance of new technology challenging our constitutional rights, and the Constitution should always win,” Rep. Lummis said. “Drones are and will continue to be a great tool for our military and Border Patrol. But drones also dramatically enhance the government’s ability to spy on Americans, so we need to set a privacy standard to prevent unauthorized drone flights over our backyards. H.R. 6199 strikes a balance between law enforcement and individual freedom that I believe is consistent with the Constitution.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) currently grants permits for limited drone use on a case-by-case basis. Numerous domestic federal agencies (including the EPA), research institutions and state and local law enforcement currently have active permits. The FAA is also working towards the wholesale integration of drones into United States airspace by 2015. The Preserving American Privacy Act would: • Prohibit the FAA from issuing a drone permit for law enforcement or surveillance purposes unless the activity is pursuant to a warrant and in the investigation of a felony. This prohibition would be applicable to State, Federal, and local jurisdictions. • Prohibit the FAA from issuing a drone permit to any private individual for person or property surveillance unless the person under surveillance has consented or the owner of the property has consented. • Prohibit evidence obtained by drones from being used by federal agencies in administrative hearings. • Preserve the current use of drones for border security purposes and within 25 miles of a United States border. Sincerely, Cynthia M. Lummis Member of Congress "The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of Understanding" A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy? Albert Einstein Get over here!- Scorpion |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 8547422 United States 08/06/2012 03:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I want to see this bill succeed. The use of drones should never have been authorized in the first place and a suit should be underway to challenge their Constitutionality. Regardless, I hope it passes BOTH houses, Congress (very likely) and the Senate (hardly likely) and then gets passed on to Obama... where he will veto it because he wants to control everything especially those who oppose him. |
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Epic Beard Guy
(OP) User ID: 1079209 United States 08/06/2012 04:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I want to see this bill succeed. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 8547422 The use of drones should never have been authorized in the first place and a suit should be underway to challenge their Constitutionality. Regardless, I hope it passes BOTH houses, Congress (very likely) and the Senate (hardly likely) and then gets passed on to Obama... where he will veto it because he wants to control everything especially those who oppose him. This is undoubtedly Oblabla's plan to begin with. He wants to know what everyone is doing all the time. He's a paranoid little fucker, he doesn't trust anyone. He even has the drones spying on farmers to make sure they don't use chemicals in an unapproved manner. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe |
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User ID: 669410 United States 08/06/2012 04:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Awesome! I looked up the bill and my Rep (DesJarlais) is already a co-sponsor. Woo hoo! As of this afternoon, 25 Reps have co-sponsored it and it has been refered to the subcomittee on crime, terrorism, and Homeland Security. Current sponsors are: "Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. PITTS, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. RIGELL, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. ROSS of Florida, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. SOUTHERLAND, and Mr. CAMPBELL" Above copied from the bill summary at thomas.loc.gov "God forbid we should ever be 20 years without such a rebellion. The people cannot be all, & always, well informed... If they remain quiet under such misconceptions it is a lethargy, the forerunner of death to the public liberty... Let them take arms... What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. " - Thomas Jefferson in 1787 |