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[โ€“] altphoto 28 points 1 day ago (1 children)

A few years ago in SanDiego a proposal to install cameras came into being. They said the things were there for meteorology and security. The popo had to get a warrant to use the evidence on a case by case basis.

But soon enough:

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/sdpd-gets-more-control-over-surveillance-systems/3703267/

If you don't want this in your community or state, stand up for it. Say no to speed cameras, license plate readers etc. Those things are what keep Korean people under the government's thumb:

They carry ponchos and umbrellas even when its not raining. They do it to protect their own against cameras and AI.

Can wait till they ban umbrellas