I definitely agree with Unified Serendipity. The majority of humans are content with the usual daily challenges, triumphs and miracles of existence, in relationships, providing for families, dealing with setbacks - that's the gift. I can't abide by this minority elite, especially when 'democracy' flags are flying all over the place.
My quibble with Wired's position that "The [weapon's] effect is painful, but generally harmless, and forces the target to get out of the beam." Going back to its military use:
"Possibly the best known case of microwave harassment in the UK was the plight of the Greenham Common peace protesters... Protesters complained of severe headaches, temporary paralysis, nausea, palpitations and other classic symptoms of microwave poisoning. Tests revealed microwave radiation up to one hundred times greater than background readings taken around the base."
http://www.geocities.com/adrian9999999999/greenham.htm