Maybe the problem is not with the "autonomous vs controlled" side of the killing machines, the problem is probably more with the "killing" side
The real sign that someone has become a fanatic is that he completely loses his sense of humor about some important facet of his life. When humor goes, it means he's lost his perspective.
Are you surprised? We spoke of this earlier. Did you not know? Or is it the speed of the development ? They are ready to go now! It is the robot attack planes and robot bombs and ships at sea that are being hidden! Why do you suppose they wanted Astro discussions on this stopped?