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Suspension of Civil Rights: At Least They’re Honest

Jens O. Meiert, February 7, 2007 / October 19, 2008.

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Camera-monitored! Suspension of civil rights.

I found this badge somewhere while traveling, and it translates as: “Camera-monitored! Suspension of civil rights.” As you might notice, the people responsible have at least been honest about both measure and effect, and people around there have at least expressed their disregard with trying to get the label off the wall.

Even though the displayed label was probably not stuck by a state authority, it is to be seen with “great scepticism” what governments around the globe do with civic rights. Camera observation doesn’t help in preventing crime. Handing over to Bruce Schneier or Scott Henson now, among others.

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