Why are television stations allowed to cause stress and extended periods of noise pollution so they can cover a story with their helicopters? The practice is invasive and we who live near a story—often no more than a traffic incident-- have no choice but to be exposed to what sounds like an ongoing combat operation. When Kyron Horman disappeared, helicopters perched over his home for days, exacerbating the stress, anger and fear among neighbors already traumatized by the loss of a neighborhood child; by searches in our homes, woods and ponds; by interviews with police. Today an accident on Cornelius Pass Road brought this horrible time back, causing visceral reactions and fear among us and our kids. I propose that when an event occurs, the helicopters be allowed to come in, film for no more than 5 minutes and then leave the area. We do not need you to show us from an aerial perspective the news. Get out on the ground and report it the hard way. Consider boycotting stations that use this tactic and urge lawmakers to stop this practice that benefits no one.