From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.

From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.

  • atrielienz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    3 months ago

    We got attacked and then in fear gave away our freedoms for the promise of more protections. There were people blowing the whistle each time but we ignored them. Patriot Act. Lobbying to not consider social platforms news aggregates. Lobbying to not pay news outlets, Lobbying to weaken anti-trust laws. Lobbying to kill legislation protecting children online. Lobbying against legislation to protect user privacy. Lobbying for the use of tech like facial recognition.

    This kind of thing has been happening for ages.

    • Seleni@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      3 months ago

      Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.