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getagrip_already

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5. It's already being done.....

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 08:30 PM

Nov 2022

Police have used robots with what amounts to a claymore mine on the end of a boom to take out gunmen in strong defensive positions.

They have also used them to deliver explosive charges to doors to gain entry.

It's not a wild idea. They love the idea of not having to do room to room combat against better armed opponents.

Makes it too damned easy. Send the robot. Then send the coroner. Be at the bar at 6.

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San Francisco police draft policy seeks permission to kill using robots [View all] True Dough Nov 2022 OP

What could go wrong? FalloutShelter Nov 2022 #1

I saw that Black Mirror episode. TDale313 Nov 2022 #2

Robo Cop Bayard Nov 2022 #3

Well, maybe a bad idea Red Mountain Nov 2022 #4

It's already being done..... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #5

I recall the last time this subject was broached some on here thought it a good idea, smdh Celerity Nov 2022 #6