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by yc1010 3838 days ago
How many people in US have died from gun and car related deaths last year? As compared to "drone strikes"
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Around 100 people a year die in the US falling off ladders, with another ~35,000 requiring Emergency Department treatment.

(from the table about halfway thru http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6316a2.htm )

Drones are no doubt an emerging area of possible concern, but this heavy handed regulation is pure and simple control via hysteria.