The Emerging ‘Drone’ Culture -- Eugene Robinson, Miami Herald/Washington PostThe age of the drones has arrived. It’s not possible to uninvent these Orwellian devices, but we can — and must — restrain their use.
As instruments of war, pilotless aircraft have already become essential. The Washington Post reported last year that more than 50 countries had developed or purchased drones to use in surveillance — and that many of those nations were working to weaponize the aircraft. Deadly missiles fired from drones are among the most effective U.S. weapons against the Taliban and al Qaida.
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My Comment: Eugene Robinson hopes that the use of drones can be restrained .... I doubt that in today's world such a "hope" is even possible.
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