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China to Have Over 100 Eyes in the Sky
gollum123 writes "Reuters reports China plans to launch more than 100 satellites before 2020 to watch every corner of the country, state-run China Central Television quoted a government official as saying Tuesday. A "large surveying network" would be set up to monitor water reserves, forests, farmland, city construction and "various activities of society," a government official said without elaborating. "The aim is that, at any time and any place, we can obtain necessary data on any event through watching the Earth from space," said Shao Liqin, an official with the Ministry of Science and Technology."
"As to the rest of your points, i was pointing out the view point as presented by US media. I personaly don't think that prioners made to stand for a few hours a day in capes and hoods is uncruel when US Marines and soldiers are standing 18+ hours per day in full MOPP (mission oriented protective posture) (ie nuclear biological chemcial gear weighing in a 50 pounds plus)" Are you seriously claiming that unnesseceary torturing of prisoners is somehow accetable because your soldiers are wearing MOPP suits. And yes I have been in military and used those things too. "are handing out food and water and fixing the water and electrical lines that power Iraq and are being blown up by IED (improvised explosive devises) to provide servcies to the innocent. but i guess their lives are expendible, right?" Yes. They are expendedible. You are occupying army and they have every right to shoot/explode/kill you. And civilians weren't ever issue with USA when you blow up their water cleaning stations during UN sanctions time. "while those who massacre and desecrade them should be revered for defending their arab right should be praised? " Exactly. "Regaurdless of your opinion of WHY we went into iraq, look at what we are doing for them. Look beyond the news. " Maybe he is already looking beyond news. "We are honestly trying to help the iraqi people." Bullshit. "we are being slaughtered while we do so." Yes you will be slaughtered. You cannot win fight against guerilla war which has large support from people who live at that area. Take example Cuba, Vietnam, Afganistan, China ....