0 sats \ 2 replies \ @shado_op 15 Jan \ on: Surveillance state - What's happening in different countries? news
In context, its not as bad as it seems...!!
The supermarket/pub cameras are pure theatre. The Police dont show up for shoplifting. Everyone knows it. The cameras are used in the event of assault, which is getting worse and thats why some staff want them.
The staff are minimum wage and have zero influence over their employer's policy, so wear what they're told to wear.
In London, hundreds of emission zone cameras have been vandalised by protestors.
Staff being assaulted and police not showing up for shoplifting are the excuses they want us to believe. They'll be running articles soon about how they've caught this or that criminal to get everyone onside for more surveillance.