By Bill O'Neil
Just how far should authorities be allowed to go when it comes to the use of unmanned drones? Capitol Hill lawmakers have begun to take a closer look--and Texas Senator Ted Cruz is among those asking some pointed questions.
"I think a great many of us--myself included--have very deep concerns about the government collecting information on the citizenry" Cruz said during a Senate Hearing on the question, noting the aircraft have been used to great success in the war on terror.
"At the same time, it seems to me that overseas, our conduct needs to be consistent with the laws of war--and domestically in the United States, our conduct in all circumstances needs to be consistent with the Constitution" Cruz said.
Ultimately, the Senator said an important distinction must be drawn "between individuals for whom there is probable cause, substantial evidence to be suspected of a crime... and the collection of data concerning ordinary citizens."
Just how far should authorities be allowed to go when it comes to the use of unmanned drones? Capitol Hill lawmakers have begun to take a closer look--and Texas Senator Ted Cruz is among those asking some pointed questions.
"I think a great many of us--myself included--have very deep concerns about the government collecting information on the citizenry" Cruz said during a Senate Hearing on the question, noting the aircraft have been used to great success in the war on terror."At the same time, it seems to me that overseas, our conduct needs to be consistent with the laws of war--and domestically in the United States, our conduct in all circumstances needs to be consistent with the Constitution" Cruz said.
Ultimately, the Senator said an important distinction must be drawn "between individuals for whom there is probable cause, substantial evidence to be suspected of a crime... and the collection of data concerning ordinary citizens."
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