1. What if the helicopter was even lower than the 400 foot altitude at which it flew. Would this have made a difference? What if the helicopter caused undue noise, wind, dust or threat of injury?
2. Is the practice of police flying helicopters over peoples' houses consistent with the aims of a free and open society? Explain.

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