I’m confused, something many who know me would say seems to be my perpetual state.
It’s this lady, ”Karen,” who seems to be popping up in so many posts.
Is this the same “Karen” who assisted police in the investigation of the mugging of a mailman in New Jersey?
Is this the same “Karen” (actually a man) who stuck up for a young woman here in Virginia who had a male trying to steal her cellphone? This “Karen” was stabbed and died from his wound.
Maybe it’s the “Karen” who keeps an eye on her neighborhood children as they wait for the bus.
Then again it might be the many “Karens” who willingly show up at the trials of wrongdoers to testify to what they saw.
I’m confused by this demonization and feminization of people who pay attention to what is going on around them, and, while sure, maybe somewhat the busybody at times, are the neighbors we depend on when we are the victims of a wrongdoer.
And are people we really vilify when they turn a blind eye to suspicious behavior and ignore someone committing a crime.
I come to this forum for insights and tips on all the technical and legal aspects of drone flying, not to be subject to tirades from people, even though often provoked by uninformed observers, on encounters that could be resolved with patient education of those uninformed individuals.
If you’re flying a drone, unfortunately or not, you are a representative of the whole community of drone flyers. You’ve had a modicum of education about drones. Share it.
If you’re not doing anything wrong and obeying the rules, you have nothing to fear.
You‘ve also learned how it feels to be challenged as a “suspicious“ stranger in that neighborhood.
I know it‘s offensive and embarrassing, but being polite and friendly in its face shows your knowledge, understanding, and maturity.
It also, for me anyway, takes the whine out and brings credibility to your post.
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