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> This would allow imaging of forests, fields, and streams, but not man-made objects like roads, bridges, dams, or the more navigable waters (might contain humans).

I wonder how much of a stretch it would be to imagine some court ruling that trees could be considered man-made objects if they were planted by humans.




Or, more sinister, crops and other agricultural lands. Which would prevent monitoring by environmental groups for run-off control and such.


well if you want to think the worst in people...

I would say this law would be a pain for farmers and ranchers that are taking the next steps in technology. Plus architects would get caught eventually.




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