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Originally Posted by CheeseFrog
Then why would they need all the cameras in the world if the citizens have nothing to hide?
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Because there are enough "citizens" that have something to hide, are willing to steal from others, and willing to engage in activities that the society has deemed unacceptable.
Without the budget or the means to put a cop on every street corner, in every store, and on every tube station, the only solution available is cameras and people to watch over multiple cameras at once.
Western society as a whole went to shit when it somehow became acceptable to steal from others. Rob a 7-11, and you are likely to get a slap on the wrist and "have a nice day". I remember a show on TV about car theives... the same people get picked up every other day in a stolen car and all they get is suspended sentences, small fines, and released ROR because there is nowhere to put the criminals.
That is why there is a need for cameras, because they guy next to you is more likely to steal from you than try to earn a living.