More of a drawing your attention to a matter today rather than a full-blown post.
This is from Yahoo news:
"More CCTV cameras are to be fitted with loudspeakers to allow security staff to berate people spotted dropping litter, vandalising property or fighting, the government said on Wednesday. Home Secretary John Reid hopes the shouting cameras will help cut crime, but critics say the idea is another lurch towards Britain becoming a "surveillance society". The government has given nearly 500,000 pounds to pay for the new cameras in 20 areas after trials around the country. Council staff monitoring pictures from cameras will be able to talk directly to anyone suspected of anti-social behaviour. "Talking CCTV is another tool in creating safer communities," Reid said in a statement. "It uses modern technology to allow camera operators to speak directly to people on the streets to stop or prevent them acting anti-socially...." Full story here
There is also a clip from BBC news about the scheme here.
Sooo... not only will cameras be able to monitor whenever you leave the house, but they will be able to "tell you off", too. The people on the receiving end of these faceless orders seem very willing to obey - but how do you feel? Would you feel comfortable with anonymous people behind cameras watching your every move and telling you off for things as small as dropping litter? Is the whole thing not a bit... creepy? It puts me in mind of your parents, when you're a child, shadowing you and telling you off every time you step out of line. I know some people take their orders from "above" but this is ridiculous...
They are treating us more and more like helpless idiots... from mollycoddling children (examples being skipping ropes are now banned in case children strangle themselves, and nursery rhymes being changed so as not to offend people) to constantly watching responsible adults in case they "step out of line"... do people still harbour under the illusion that we are free?? Please leave comments with your own views. As the poster of the youtube video says - Big Brother isn't coming... he's already here.
They are treating us more and more like helpless idiots... from mollycoddling children (examples being skipping ropes are now banned in case children strangle themselves, and nursery rhymes being changed so as not to offend people) to constantly watching responsible adults in case they "step out of line"... do people still harbour under the illusion that we are free?? Please leave comments with your own views. As the poster of the youtube video says - Big Brother isn't coming... he's already here.
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