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WASHINGTON (AP) – Unmanned aircraft have proved their usefulness and reliability in the war zones of Afghanistan and Iraq. Now the pressure's on to allow them in the skies over the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration has been asked to issue flying rights for a range of pilotless planes to carry out civilian and law-enforcement functions but has been hesitant to act. Officials are worried that they might plow into airliners, cargo planes and corporate jets that zoom around at high altitudes, or helicopters and hot air balloons that fly as low as a few hundred feet off the ground. On top of that, these pilotless aircraft come in a variety of sizes. Some are as big as a small airliner, others the size of a backpack. The tiniest are small enough to fly through a house window. more at link… So, about a year ago I reported on drones in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Somalia and stated that it was only a matter of time before they have them flying our 'friendly' skies, but I was called a “crazy, tin-foil nutter,” but that's ok…I've done the research and knowledge is power. Today, drones are mostly used for blowing women and children to bits by some pimple-faced geek with a PlayStation controller, but don't worry, they don't want to kill you. LOL “Those Who Sacrifice Liberty For Security Deserve Neither.” Benjamin Franklin added by: rodstradamus