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2007-11-09 22:26:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Honestly, I think we have a lack of information here in America that is a serious problem in getting this seing this kind of information. Our government pretty much controls our media . Honestly , an american can get more of the full picture by reading the news about America as told the foreign news sources. We are not as free as we think we are here. We have lost a lot of freedom after 9/11 when they slide new acts / laws in and vote them when the country is in an almost panic /paralysis state of mind. All resulted in loss of freedoms / privacy and to your point , none that netted any results.
I have heard from many Brits that these cameras are not working out well at all and some Brits are even looking at retiring / relocating to other countries where they have less "big brother " spying on private citizens . our company has offices in UK so we sometimes have opportunities to chat with Brits and sometimes we meet / exchange ideas with Brits on carribean cruise vacations or through internet .
I really do thank you for helping to expose the risks / bring information to Americans . I hope our public can get more education and learn from the counsel / experience the Brits have to share.
Maybe we can get more media attention ? news article / media attention.
2007-11-10 00:35:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I was aware of the facial recognition software, but not of the gait improvement. Thank you for pointing it out to me. If one felon is caught by these 'traps', then it is worth more then money. One murderer off the streets is not an invasion of privacy like you imply, it is a worthwhile effort. When you are in public, no privacy is expected. The only people who should be worried about the cameras and software are the ones who have something to hide.
2007-11-09 23:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The first problem is making people aware. People are so unaware of what is going on around them.
While there are some cities that are using this technology, as of now, there are not a lot. Unfortunatly, when you appear in public, the law allows you to be photographed or scanned without permission.
Many people would consider this an intrusion, I know both my husband and I do.
It is interesting to note that Brittan, which has gone to thousands of camera's everywhere watching almost everything, have not succeeded in raising the crime solving rate, which says a lot for the system. . Hopefully, America will realize the futility of such a thing and abandon it. although there may be some merit in surveylance systems around high value terrorism targets.
2007-11-09 22:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by Clara Nett 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
you see it as a trap? for whom? are you also one of those people who complain when you have to wait in line at the airport security lines ??? do you think its wrong for convicted child molesters to have to register their address at live a certain distance from parks and schools? do you think it is wrong that hospitals have security bracelets for the parents of newborns so that they cannot be abducted? i see these security measures being taken as very valuable as an American citizen, thank you for pointing out one that i was unaware of.
2007-11-10 00:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because we have more interesting things to do like eating, watching TV and surfin' the net.
2007-11-09 22:30:06 · answer #5 · answered by Vee 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Another rant "question" with no connection to the military from a tinfoil hat wearing parrot.
Unless you are a criminal or terrorist then you have nothing to fear from this technology.
2007-11-10 02:41:33 · answer #6 · answered by conranger1 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
traps for what catch mice red necks
2007-11-09 22:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by steve a 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋