Boeing blocks drone legislation.

Seattle cops were forced to give up their drones after citizen outcry.

But that's not nearly the end of the story. Boeing has blocked Washington state drone legislation - they say it would be bad for business. I don't know - if you kill everyone then who will fly on your airplanes?

(Sorry for corp reposts but they seem to be the only ones reporting!)

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3 days ago ... In 2008, Boeing purchased a drone manufacturing company called ... although the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs did.
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Tell the Governor not to give in to Boeing – the people of Washington want ... legislation to control surveillance by government drones in Washington has gained ...

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