First Man Arrested With Drone Evidence Vows to Fight Case

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They're not called drones. I really hate the media for calling them drones. Now everyone ignorantly calls them that. Drones are something completely different in the military aviation world.

Steve of CA 8:26PM April 09, 2012

Actually, the problem is with the sheriff. The sheriff is the only other elected law enforcement official in the US, besides the president. The sheriff has the reponsibility to insure that the constifution is followed in his county, and that includes insuring the feds act within the constitution. The sheriff has the authority to prevent feds from entering his county and usurping his authority. Now, if the people of the county want fed intrusions into their lives and onto their property, then they should keep on re-electing this sheriff. If the people of the county don't like this fed intrusion, then they should vote in a new sheriff, until they find one who can read the constitution. If the sheriff wants to use his own drone, that's another story, but I think the "victim" in this case has a case with some "legs."

Abilene of TX 8:23PM April 09, 2012

@MOBIUS ONE
Drones are getting cheaper and cheaper these days. They can be operated for long periods of time at low cost for many tasks including search and rescue. They can also be flown in high risk situations where it would be unsafe to send a pilot. With longer ranges and flight times, they can cover larger ares so fewer would be needed.

UptonAK of AK 8:23PM April 09, 2012

according to a 2010 UAV analysis the per hour cost of a drone was $3234.00 that is one costly program to use for tracking a man on his farm. here is the analysis report http://securitydebrief.com/2011/02/02/predator-uav-costs-an-analysis-of-alternatives-that-needs-further-analysis/

Pjalcan of VA 8:20PM April 09, 2012

People who are "sovereign citizens" aren't "anti-government" they are pro-liberty. Government just happens to be the ones trying to take your liberties through force and violence and color of law. Sovereign citizens are just trying to protect those liberties.

Alan of IL 8:19PM April 09, 2012

There is a convergence between "police" and "military" capabilities which began with the SWAT concept. The police state will use any means at its disposal to control the people.
I suspect the next step will be to pass laws prohibiting us from shooting at the drones when they fly overhead. There is a view that argues the Second Amendment permits the People to possess the same weapons as the govement. After all, what the hell good would a Militia be without adequate arms.
We live in interesting and dangerous times.

nationallaughingstock of NY 8:18PM April 09, 2012

To "DUDE of OR": Posse Comitatus? Don't you remember that the Posse Comitatus restrictions were "relaxed" by the so-called Patriot Act? Didn't you know that you are living in a totalitarian country?

David from San Diego of CA 8:12PM April 09, 2012

Rifle barrel Slug guns ARE GOOD! If not, 300 mags are. But not me??

willford of TX 8:10PM April 09, 2012

All this over 6 cows..Those drones don't fly around for free. A helicopter would have been easier to obtain and cheaper to use. A population of 66,xxx and being in north dakota where everything and every one is a thousand miles apart it makes perfect sense to have a helicopter as it can serve multiple roles as where the drone has one basic role. Not to mention the cost comparison of a drone (up to 10mil) to copter. All that a side. Why didnt they just call him ask if he had the cows, ask for him to turn them over or we'll make you pay for them.

Mobius One of MN 8:06PM April 09, 2012