laser (Score 1)

Even a low powered laser when it hits the cockpit of a helicopter (especially at night) will illuminate every scratch in the plexi and even if it doesn't hit the pilot in the eye (which can blind) which makes it impossible to see. Flying a helicopter is very demanding (yes I have my PPL helicopter) and at night the demands are even higher. Remember those aircraft are millions of dollars, and might have four people onboard. On top of the damage you'd cause on the ground by causing a crash. These guys have a hard enough time doing their job, which might be chasing a car thief, or flying you to the hospital after a car accident. You'd think common sense would prevent this, but hey I guess that's out of the question.