check out darksuns post on the ADS. http://www.videosift.com/video/Active-Denial-System-HeatPainDeath-Ray

More weapons to suppress political and social dissent.

True, but better this than a plastic bullet or worse.

LESS LETHAL.

Please quit this non-sense of calling any of these "technologies" as non-lethal. I have yet to see one that is. THey are less lethal. This ADS probably will kill you if they cooked you with it. Let's say they think it's funny to watch people run, or someone trips while running away, trust me they would keep it on and targeted to one person for as long as they could just cause they think it is funny.

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from wiki -

The effects of this radio frequency on humans have been studied by the military for years, and much, but not all, of the research has been published openly in peer reviewed journals. A listing of many of these articles can be found on the military Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program website on the ADS page.

Controversy as to the methodology of testing, in which volunteers were asked to remove glasses, contact lenses and metallic objects that could cause hot spots, has raised concerns as to whether the device would remain true to its purpose of non-lethal temporary incapacitation if used in the field where safety precautions would not be taken. Proponents of the system claim that these tests were early in the program and part of a thorough and methodical process to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the technology, which has now involved more than 600 volunteer subjects and some 10,200 exposures. As safety was demonstrated in each step of the process, restrictions were removed and now, according to ADS proponents, there are no restrictions or precautions necessary for volunteers experiencing the effect.

Critics cite that although the stated intent of the ADS is to be a non-lethal device designed to temporarily incapacitate, easy modifications or incorrect use by the operator could turn the ADS in to a torture device that would violate international conventions on warfare.

It's as safe as a microwave.

I think "non lethal" means the initial hit (usually) won't automatically kill you. Prolonged exposure to ANY weapon will eventually kill you.

Hell, even a butter knife can kill you when applied with appropriate force.

michie's second last paragraph corroborates the first line of this comment.

"minimize collateral damage in the killing of innocents"

hah, her polite squeal and hop out of harms way is silly at the end. not unlike the gas mask countering tear gassing, i wonder what you can wear to deflect/deaden these high-energy millimeter waves.

... probably see a lot of rioters hilariously wearing body suits of foil in the near future... heh

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