mission creep they say they'll only use the cameras for people running red lights. then it will expand into also using the cameras to solve murders, and who would object? but then it expands into preventing murders, which involves constant 24/7 surveillance of all people and cars (i'm sure the camera can see the sidewalks as well) using facial recognition and predictive algorithms, and then it expands into not just preventing murder but preventing all crimes, and preventing anyone dissenting from the government. basically a surveillance state is turnkey tyranny. and you're installing the hardware for a total surveillance state, out in the open, at all times, cameras staring into your face every time you go out side. it will have a chilling effect on the freedom of movement and peoples, they're turning the entire country into a kind of panopticon. the psychological effects as well will be devastating even if people pretend not to care some part of them will be disturbed by the feeling of being watched. creepy.
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