[marmetio]

> it’s affecting military training operations and putting our fighter jet pilots at risk

[likeabbas]

I didn’t forget. This issue could be both a security risk for our military members, and also an exciting venture for science.

[marmetio]

If it was just a science thing or they didn't care about the security risk, I don't see why they'd keep forming new organizations that are increasingly secretive.

[likeabbas]

Because it's not just a science thing. It's a potential threat. Threat is defined as capability x intent. We are seeing these things with insane capabilities, but not really any intent (other than maybe observing our technology).

[marmetio]

We have AARO for addressing the threat. Why is that not good enough?

[likeabbas]

The government works for the citizens. We citizens should be able to know what is happening above our heads.

[marmetio]

They already responded to FOIA requests, briefed Congress publicly and privately, and announced AARO when they didn't have to. We're pretty well-informed, and Congress has some oversight. It's very ordinary.