Oh I dont give a shit about 'scratching' in public or anything. I got told off by my partner for 'sorting the boys out' so they were comfortable in the middle of a shop. I didn't know this group of women were watching me at the time. But i think if they're gonna judge me then so be it.

I never felt like I was being watched in New York when I was there. In my opinion, its like London.....there's always gonna be someone freakier to watch round the corner.

They have em' where my folks live in Chicago too, but they're more for monitoring the intersections than the walkways.

But I don't give a shit, its not like I'm gonna be smoking weed or having sex on a public sidewalk, especially in a busy city. If you have nothing to hide, who cares?

I think you already know how I feel about this

A Camera will never prevent a crime from happening. Even after a Crime has occurred, They don't always find the Criminal. They are just another illusion to make us feel "safe". I can understand if you want a Video Camera in your business. a store, bank, etc. But in a public street corner ? If that isn't Invasion of Privacy, what is ? Do we have to "protect" every corner on the planet from crime ? Does it always work ? Who even is watching these camera's ?

Rayne made the comparison "What's the difference between someone looking at you on a security monitor, and everyone looking at you from across the sidewalk?"

I don't know what town you live in, but people don't stare at me 24 hours a day and have it all on record.

If that is not spying ? when does it become spying ? Who draws the line ? Do you trust the government will make the right decision ? Crimes still occur on video. People get shot, people get beat, People get robbed. Criminals won't stop because of a camera. fear is not a rational emotion with them. unlike a normal person.

This is not just a question about "Crime", unless you think everyone is a Criminal. Our nation is overcome with a mentally of fear and paranoia. The 9/11 Hijackers were video taped before getting on the plane.. did it help us that day ?

Yes, It is a Invasion of Privacy. They are just another tactic to feel "safe". It might seem harmless but if we accept this, We will accept any freedom taken away for the illusion of "feeling safe".

I really could care less....there's nothing that I do in public that I would be ashamed/embarrassed about...as long as the cameras aren't in the privacy of my own home, go ahead and film me ;)

Seriously...there are cameras in malls, toll booths, convenience stores, casinos, and some intersections ( to see if people are running red lights). You're being watched more than you think about. This is really no different to me.

I'm not sure that it's going to deter crime...but it may help police find the people responsible, should a crime occur...just like any other camera does.

Even if I DID do something embarrassing...like pick my nose or scratch my ass ;) I really wouldn't care....nobody watching those cameras knows me...they'll probably get a good laugh:D

BTW,you are being taped at home,it's on channel 2 here and by far the BEST show on cable!:cool:

but its soo much fun...seriously.

LMAO!!!! Well, at least you're enjoying it ;):p

The whole camera on every street corner thing doesnt bother me by itself, but its just one step closer to being monitored everywhere we go.

I have a problem with it, a BIG one. Its called baby steps.

The federal gummit has realized that they just cant come in and trample your rights all it once they have to do it in increments. Then use excuses like "its for national security," and "its for the children."

Rarely do I head North into Mordor (Anywhere North of I80) but I have seen the camera on the roads and at tollbooths.

I hope they like the pic of me flying by doing 75mph giving the camera the bird.

Next will be saying its OK for them to look at what we do on the internet, phone calls, and private conversations. Hey what are you bitchin about you said that you had nothing to hide so what difference does it make???


Ever hear of "Dont tread on me."

^^ Agreed

I find it scary that so many people find it acceptable