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forumshrew · 08-01-2013, 02:12 PM

The whole problem with information gathering is when it used to ones detriment. [which could occur in the near or distant future]. For example higher auto insurance cost, higher health insurance cost, because you facebooked a picture of yourself speeding down the road holding a mixed drink while smoking a cig.

I'm not saying the sky is falling, but the USA is not immune from becoming tyrannical in its abuse of power.
I pose this scenario as food for thought. The police hiding in a 25 mph spot (after descending a steep hill), in order to generate revenue from easy pickings. I would much rather they patrol the local area that would insure greater safety for the public, but is not a generous money maker.

Now do you think I would sit in a city council meeting and suggest such a thing. Guess who would become a target. Why sir, you crossed that yellow line, you rolled through that stop sign, I seem to smell alcohol or whatever, do you mind if I search your car?

Now you might say that its important to standup for your rights, well there was a time when being a law abiding citzen was enough. I have my own approach to the slippery slope.

08-01-2013, 02:12 PM	#12
forumshrew Member Posts: 22 Karma: 85746 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Asus Transformer	The whole problem with information gathering is when it used to ones detriment. [which could occur in the near or distant future]. For example higher auto insurance cost, higher health insurance cost, because you facebooked a picture of yourself speeding down the road holding a mixed drink while smoking a cig. I'm not saying the sky is falling, but the USA is not immune from becoming tyrannical in its abuse of power. I pose this scenario as food for thought. The police hiding in a 25 mph spot (after descending a steep hill), in order to generate revenue from easy pickings. I would much rather they patrol the local area that would insure greater safety for the public, but is not a generous money maker. Now do you think I would sit in a city council meeting and suggest such a thing. Guess who would become a target. Why sir, you crossed that yellow line, you rolled through that stop sign, I seem to smell alcohol or whatever, do you mind if I search your car? Now you might say that its important to standup for your rights, well there was a time when being a law abiding citzen was enough. I have my own approach to the slippery slope.