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by johnnyanmac 26 days ago
> I don't know what you are basing your opinions on here

The control group. Aka, the current crime rates right now with current infrastructure. Not a blank slate

In a lawless anarchy, you're probably right that "will I be held accountable for my actions?" Is the nost important question to ask. But we don't live in that society. The question we're asking instead is

1) how much does surveillance augment law enforcement?

2) how much does surveillance deter would be criminals compared to current deterrents that is law enforcement patrolling and reporting?