Do we need to have unmanned drones flying in the sky with video and other sensors for spying on Americans? The Miami Police Department thinks so and is seeking approval from the FAA to use the 14 lb. Honeywell drones in their fight against crime. Believe me, I’m all for fighting crime! But, there is the real chance that Americans are giving up too much liberty in the post-2001 era. The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is also beginning to use drones along the Mexico and Canada borders.

The problem is that modern technology is far outpacing our Constitution. I believe that Madison and Jefferson would have outlawed drone surveillance if drones had been around when the Constitution was written. We need legislation to provide appropriate safeguards for the public before we start putting surveillance cameras in the air.

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