Tag: United States
St. Petersburg, Florida may allow electric fences
The city council in St. Petersburg, Florida was divided over whether it is okay to install electrified fences around properties in the city to safeguard them against vandalism. Some say, if used in conjunction with other measures, electrified fences are a good deterrent, while others are concerned by the threat they may pose to passersby. […]
Large-scale art installation stirs up drone controversy
Chalk drawings of drone outlines resembling murder scenes have been popping up around the world, from London to Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. These large-scale, 1:1 representations of unmanned aerial vehicles first appeared in London in January 2012 as James Bridle’s “Drone Shadows” art installation. The installation, designed to help people become more aware of the […]
Accidental discharge: Should America ban guns in public buildings?
Existing gun laws routinely come under fire following accidental discharge incidents, and a recent accidental discharge in Kentucky has added fuel to the fire, forcing lawmakers to consider whether imposing restrictions can prevent these occurences. As activist groups demand the gun owner in this case, Rep. Leslie Combs, to step down from office, accidental discharges […]
