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Do you think security cameras in public places invade your privacy?
| Response | Percent | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No | 68% | 479 | |
| Yes | 28% | 199 | |
| Not sure | 3% | 22 | |
| Total | 700 | ||
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Comments
Paul R. Getto 1 year, 2 months ago
Don't want to be on camera? Don't go outside. This is a necessary part of modern life. Check out London's system sometime.
KevinBacon 1 year, 2 months ago
The idea of security cameras in select few public places, particularly in areas prone to crime, doesn't bother me so much. It's the precedent set by London that concerns me.
jaded 1 year, 1 month ago
If I wanted to live in Europe I would.
RoeDapple 1 year, 2 months ago
They wanna watch me? Ha! Fine with me, it's their boredom they gotta deal with.
By the way, 'ferret' type satellites, both US and Russian can photograph all of the earth 24/7 with views down to a few centimeters
"They lookin' atcha."
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Ron Holzwarth 1 year, 2 months ago
I'd like to read the warranty on the tinfoil hats. They do work, don't they?
pace 1 year, 2 months ago
The extra value are they are antiques. I prefer the modern aluminum foil caps.
KansasConscience 1 year, 1 month ago
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littlexav 1 year, 2 months ago
No, no, and no. "Ferret" satelittes are SIGINT or "listening" satellites, not photographic. And atmospheric distortion is simply too great to get that kind of resolution from space. The myth about reading the date on a dime on a sidewalk from space is just that - a myth. Expensive lenses and image processing software can only do so much.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 1 year, 2 months ago
Hell yes, they are just begging for a pellet gun.
rockchalker52 1 year, 2 months ago
They never photograph my good side. And fat, oh honey child, don't get me started! They add at least ten lbs to a fella. But the main thing is to watch for the ones that actually pan to follow you. That means you're on live & it's showtime!
deec 1 year, 2 months ago
That's when you put on a show. Start dancing and singing like in a musical. You used to be able to hold a conversation with yourself to get their attention, but now they just think you're on a cell phone. Silly walks work, too. Messing with the norms is great sport.
snap_pop_no_crackle 1 year, 2 months ago
If you want to watch me chasing nose goblins, knock yourself out.
Paul R. Getto 1 year, 2 months ago
sweatybutcher 1 year, 2 months ago
+1 Damn skippy
JackMcKee 1 year, 2 months ago
There are some legitimate places and uses for security cameras. Some people put them up to satisfy their sick voyeuristic needs.
Ron Holzwarth 1 year, 2 months ago
I've read about a few people that got busted for that.
mommaeffortx2 1 year, 2 months ago
Well I guess once you leave your own property you are in public and if you think about it it just says anything you do can be seen by anyone else who is watching camera or not. And with some neighbors they be all up in your business even when you are on your property so is there really any true privacy other than the bathroom and bedroom?
kernal 1 year, 2 months ago
There's never true privacy if you have a cat.
pace 1 year, 2 months ago
1+
CWGOKU 1 year, 2 months ago
I don't expect privacy in public places
OonlyBonly 1 year, 2 months ago
Surely you jest. Tell me you jest.
Andini 1 year, 2 months ago
If it wasn't for security cameras there wouldn't be the excellent televison show called "Person of Interest".
clubber1 1 year, 2 months ago
I don't like the idea of cameras everywhere, but I do see the need. What concerns me even more is a law Illinois is considering that makes it a felony to video tape police officers. What are they afraid of? If the people can be video taped why not the police? Some cops are more criminal than the criminals they arrest.
clubber1 1 year, 2 months ago
I don't like the idea of cameras everywhere, but I do see the need. What concerns me even more is a law Illinois is considering that makes it a felony to video tape police officers. What are they afraid of? If the people can be video taped why not the police? Some cops are more criminal than the criminals they arrest.
clubber1 1 year, 2 months ago
I don't like the idea of cameras everywhere, but I do see the need. What concerns me even more is a law Illinois is considering that makes it a felony to video tape police officers. What are they afraid of? If the people can be video taped why not the police? Some cops are more criminal than the criminals they arrest.
3up3down 1 year, 2 months ago
No fear of the camera. Got nothing to hide.
merrill 1 year, 1 month ago
Who's paying for this so called security? How is it making the "public place" safer?
acg 1 year, 1 month ago
I don't care for the cameras, either. But every time I see a news story about a kid that was grabbed by a sicko, or a young lady that was grabbed a sicko, or some grandma that was mugged by a sicko, and the cameras helped catch that sicko in some way, I think I can put up with them. Some times you have to put up with the BS--for the greater good.
patkindle 1 year, 1 month ago
since we are paying for them one way for the other i wish they wouold have a better quality most of the ones we see on the news are worse than worse if you are stupid enough to do something in public, you shouldnt be doing you deserve to be thrown in jail
mommatocharlie 1 year, 1 month ago
If I were doing something that i wouldn't want caught on camera, I'll do it at home. If you don't want to be caught on camera, find another place to canoodle.
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