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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?'"

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  1. unreal by oedneil · · Score: 5, Funny

    How can someone say something that crazy and be taken seriously? Who does he think he is, Dvorak?

  2. Re:someone shove a camera in his rectum by miffo.swe · · Score: 5, Funny

    All we would see was his face.

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  3. Re:Why I should worry about it. by jZnat · · Score: 5, Funny

    And here's the kicker... I DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT IT.

    And neither does any other sane person, thank you very much.

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