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Future War: Arms Industry Shows Off Next-Gen Drones in London
Submitted by Melinda L. Secor on Sun, 2013-09-15 00:00
"Because many of the exhibitors were from the arms industry, the event attracted a throng of anti-war and anti-drone protesters. Arguing that robotic warfare eliminates ethical factor in combat by making it too easy to kill innocent people, hundreds protested next to Excel centre for the duration of the conference."
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