Military Drone Surveillance Over Los Angeles Protests
A military drone flew over Los Angeles during political protests, raising concerns about surveillance and authoritarian tactics. Critics warn of erosion of privacy and due process as law enforcement adopts high-tech tools like facial recognition. The Trump administration's deployment of military resources in a Democratic city is seen as politically motivated.
Key Points
- MQ-9 Reaper drone flew over LA during protests
- Concerns raised about surveillance and authoritarianism
- Deployment of military resources in a Democratic city seen as politically motivated
- Critics warn of erosion of privacy and due process with high-tech tools like facial recognition
Pros
- Increased awareness of government surveillance tactics
- Prompted discussion on civil liberties and privacy rights
Cons
- Potential erosion of privacy and due process
- Perception of authoritarian tactics by the federal government