[tkcins]

There probably wouldn't. What perturbs people here about this approach is that it works despite going against the principles of liberal democracy; it's the first time an oppressive regime is not led by dunces, and it's working fine. That, + the fact that most nationals don't really care much about surveillance as long as it helps maintain civility and cohesion.

[throwaway2048]

Its far from the first time, the issue is that when things go wrong those in power can't be replaced.