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CCTV Cameras In UK Get Loudspeakers

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the 6079-smith-w dept.

An anonymous reader writes, "Big Brother is another step closer in the UK where the ever ubiquitous CCTV cameras are being fitted with loudspeakers so that camera operators who spot activities deemed 'anti-social' can berate the citizens below. In January 2004 there were more than 4,285,000 CCTV cameras in the UK (roughly 1 for every 4 households). No data about the number of CCTV cameras now in use in the UK is available."

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  1. Perhaps very soon generic messages: by houghi · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I can see (hear) it now:
    "Let us be thankful we have commerce. Buy more. Buy more now and be happy."

    Or just
    "Blessings of the state, blessings of the masses. ... Work hard, increase production, prevent accidents, and be happy."

    --
    Don't fight for your country, if your country does not fight for you.