Houston Police Chief Wants Cameras in Homes

An anonymous reader writes "In one of the most blatant and frightening statements made on privacy, the Associated Press reports that Houston's police chief wants surveillance cameras in apartment buildings and even private homes. Chief Harold Hurtt wants building permits to require cameras in shopping malls and large apartment complexes. He also wants them in private homes if the homeowner has called the police repeatedly. So, if you're in Houston, don't call the cops too much, or they might install a camera the next time they show up. And what does Hurtt have to say about privacy concerns? 'I know a lot of people are concerned about Big Brother, but my response to that is, if you are not doing anything wrong, why should you worry about it?'"

Comments

Re:reality

[Gojira Shipi-Taro]

Has more than a little to do with most California drivers being too fucking stupid to put the goddamned cell phone down and pay attention to driveing like they're supposed to be doing.

Re:No, you know what this is? I'll tell you...

[susano_otter]

This is becoming quite common, it's a favourite trick of Karl Rove.

Prove it.

Hell, just prove that Karl Rove did something it is actually claimed he did: mastermind Bush's reelection strategy.

No, seriously. Tell us all how you know so much about Karl Rove that you not only know what "tricks" he's performed, but even which "tricks" he favors.