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How about a million dollar fine then? Is that excessive? Here's the text of the 8th amendment of the US Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights. "Excessive b
by Clubber 6y ago
How about a million dollar fine then? Is that excessive?
Here's the text of the 8th amendment of the US Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights.
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
- hh3k0 6y agoIt is not excessive, if one operates a drone recklessly with no regards for air traffic over a busy city… well, that behavior is endangering many. As far as I am concerned, he is no better than someone who tries to blind pilots with a laser pointer (and there's precedent for that): > Interfering with the operation of an aircraft is a crime punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. (Source: fbi.gov) Kudos to the FAA for nipping that in the bud.
- Clubber 6y agoHow about speeding tickets then? Speeders certainly endanger many. Would you argue that a $182,000 speeding ticket isn't excessive either? If not, what's the differentiator in your opinion?
- hh3k0 6y agoHonestly? If someone drives as recklessly as the fined has piloted his drone and in a similiar setting i.e. a busy city… yes, please. By all means, fine a multiple offender $182,000 for repeatedly endangering a great number of human lives.
- gamblor956 6y agoYou can be arrested for reckless driving, spend time in jail, pay a fine, and lose your license.
- Rebelgecko 6y agoIf you're able to endanger a comparable number of lives while driving, you're probably a bus driver who will receive more serious punishment for speeding than someone in their Honda Civic