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To: Follies who wrote (90951)6/3/2012 9:06:06 AM
From: TobagoJack  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 219525
 
iPad controlled ones are getting to be rather inexpensive
The range of operation and assorted attachments are only details

In enough numbers are launched in enveloping swarm would be difficult to defend against
Especially if they are endowed with a choreographed sequencing of attributes

Used correctly, scaled down and full size aircraft carriers would not dare sail at will
The pirates of Somalia and drug lords of Mexico certainly can pay for the know how and have the wherewithal to use w/ enough and even considerable efficacy

Expect insurance rates to rise

Some folks champion leveled playing field and decision accountability
We should fear that we shall get both, and hard

In the wrong hands, no societal infrastructure would be safe from paralyzingly attack



To: Follies who wrote (90951)6/4/2012 8:17:50 AM
From: Maurice Winn3 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 219525
 
It seems that Al Qaeda has had its day. <What happens when al Qaida gets drones and they target world leaders?> But suppose they do, it's a misnomer to call them "leaders". A more apposite word is "overlords" competing to spend opm on themselves, their acolytes and supporting voters.

Drones