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Originally posted by dizzie56
My question is, is it worth having something that will end up helping convict people and also curbs some crime for losing more and more privacy and being told what to do?
Originally posted by dizzie56
www.nytimes.com...
The cameras did help in reducing some of the crime. That being said tho, with the above quote from the Mayor, how far are they going to take it? I dont mind some things like cameras on some street corners in places that are known for serious crimes, but its like a double edged sword. The same people that do this tend to feel the power that they have and push it just a little farther, then a little more, and a little more, etc.
Could this idea be taken advantage of? Yes. But that's where we must draw the line, not at the installations of the cameras to keep crime down.
Originally posted by Signals
I forsee something similar to the Demolition Man movie from the 90's.....where there is so much surveillance that they pick up every curse word you utter, and fine you for it.
Originally posted by bismarcksea
Originally posted by Signals
I forsee something similar to the Demolition Man movie from the 90's.....where there is so much surveillance that they pick up every curse word you utter, and fine you for it.
500 credits have been deducted from your account for the thought crime of us having abuse over our powers.
Thank you sir, have a wonderful day!
Originally posted by dizzie56
Originally posted by bismarcksea
Originally posted by Signals
I forsee something similar to the Demolition Man movie from the 90's.....where there is so much surveillance that they pick up every curse word you utter, and fine you for it.
500 credits have been deducted from your account for the thought crime of us having abuse over our powers.
Thank you sir, have a wonderful day!
you figure out how to use the seashells yet? lol
Originally posted by Aeons
If you really wanted to curb crime, you'd put cameras in peoples' homes.
Originally posted by bismarcksea
Nope
Originally posted by crimvelvet
You draw the line when the government starts doing things that could lead to abuse.
You check the first signs of "bad behavior"
you do not wait until the kid who tortures kittens turns into a mass murder to deal with the problem.
This is the government "torturing" kittens and telling us we do not have to worry because they are not a mass murder yet...
Originally posted by dizzie56
Originally posted by bismarcksea
Nope
I googled it and did not like what i saw. Wish there was a vomit smiley.
Originally posted by jd140
reply to post by A Fortiori
You have probably been video taped or had your picture taken without your knowledge hundreds of times.
Whats the differance now, besides the fact that you know the cameras are there?