Life as a drone operator
November 19, 2015 9:04 AM Subscribe
'Ever step on ants and never give it another thought?' "In a secluded room at an airbase in Nevada, young men hold the power of life and death over people thousands of miles away. Former servicemen tell their story."
I thought I'd post this because when things like the Paris terror attacks happen I find myself getting all fighty inside and secretly wishing that we'd do some really bad things to really bad people. Then I read something like this and it helps with perspective.
Spoiler Alert: There's enough terribleness for two sides.
Previously: The Drone Operator Who Said No (BBC video link)
I thought I'd post this because when things like the Paris terror attacks happen I find myself getting all fighty inside and secretly wishing that we'd do some really bad things to really bad people. Then I read something like this and it helps with perspective.
Spoiler Alert: There's enough terribleness for two sides.
Previously: The Drone Operator Who Said No (BBC video link)
This post was deleted for the following reason: Hey sorry, this kind of "my personal take on it" framing isn't a workable form for a Mefi post. -- LobsterMitten
Nah, you can have read Ender's Game. You just have to still think it was a clever idea.
posted by Xyanthilous P. Harrierstick at 9:13 AM on November 19, 2015 [3 favorites]
posted by Xyanthilous P. Harrierstick at 9:13 AM on November 19, 2015 [3 favorites]
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