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FBI Investigating Laser Beams Pointed at Aircraft
sakshale writes "In an earlier discussion about Laser Pistols, many people argued about the concept of using them to target pilots of airliners. Apparently the FBI is investigating incidents in Cleveland and Colorado Springs. They issued a warning on December 14th."
So fitting. I was blinded by the laser
-nB
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By sharks with frickin' laser beams on their heads...
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Some good links from FreeRepublic.
Seems like Dr. Evil and his "laser beam" are finally starting to do their evil deeds!
Engineering and the Ultimate
Perhaps public misperception can eventually make lasers easier to obtain and more widely produced rather than regulated to the point of inaccessability.
1. People think the lasers are weapons.
2. Other people start selling lasers as weapons.
3. Weapons are constitutionally protected for civilian ownership in all civilized nations.
4. Ergo - the Lasers can be purchased at your local sporting-goods store after a background check and some paperwork.
(Author's note, Point #3 is intended to be a bit of a joke. But I expect at least one reader will not read all the way to this disclaimer, instead flaming me good and hard.)
Trying to use sarcasm in text-based forums does not work.
You'll take my green lasers when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers.
The site says if you write an essay on laser safety, they'll sell you one. So write down the first 100 things you were going to try, with an introductory paragraph saying "The following actions are just the sort of irresponsible use of lasers that cause accidents. They should not be attempted".
I'm scared of numbers that can't be written as a fraction. It's an irrational fear.
I have no doubt this will prove about as fruitful as their investigation into Bonsai Kitten
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"This laser DOES NOT pose a threat to airplanes or pilots"
Remember: lasers don't kill people, guided weapons that follow laser beams kill people.