kymedic121 said:
I agree with you 100%, but to fabricate, exaggerate or to manufacture a fact or claim in order to justify an arrest is not only unethical but also corrupt law enforcement practices. Absolutely they should investigate anything flying in a congested area at low altitudes but to criminally charge someone for just merely flying a RC aircraft that had broken no obvious laws and to charge them with a crime that they "Stated" and then an audio recording of their actual radio transmission completely contradicts their official statements is wrong on all levels. Yes, if these phantom pilots were creating a hazard, actually flying at the NYPD air unit then yes they should be charged with a crime. To me it really sounds like a case of Contempt of Cop, "This is our airspace and we are gonna get you if you fly in it" It's one thing to investigate and question anything flying especially in that area or any area that looks suspicious but to make a federal case out of it and to exaggerate the facts just to justify a criminal charge is ludicrous and unjust.
I'm trying to keep my mind open about the "claim" that the police fabricated this story. There has been no proof as of yet.
To your point that the police feel the air space belongs to them, which is an incorrect assertion, but just like on the road, the police should be given deference--they have right of way. Hell they NEED right of way because the job requires it. Even with all the self-loathing you seem to be experiencing, surly you must understand that anarchy can not rule the sky.
You seems to be saying that the police can not be entrusted with this job, so then who do you propose should be doing it?