When I read this article I was almost started to laugh at the fact that plans to install surveillance cameras that would allow operators to shout at people misbehaving. I mean I think surveillance is good for peace of mind…but what is point in having someone “shouting” at people misbehaving. I feel that it would be more beneficial if the operators immediately put a call into the authorities…the point of surveillance is to not give someone a warning, but to catch and punish someone if they are breaking laws etc. Though I might always feel that they are always looking over their shoulder.. Maybe after living in Britain I would get use to the feeling. I just feel that if everyone knows their are camera everywhere what will deter people from causing crime or altering their actions? Why is their a need for cameras? Isn't it like the big brother effect? Someone is watching you at all times. Sure there are cases that surveillance is needed as in retail stores. But really they are only used after a crime or action is committed, they do not help in deterring as the act would have happened anyways instead they just help in prosecuting after the act. Why are cameras needed on streets? Does that not imply that everyone is guilty of something until the camera catching them and it is true? There are lots of ideas I have regarding this issue now hopefully they won't take surveillence further.
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