Pro-Flock conservatives ignore the potential for state tyranny
Sir Roger Daltrey famously said, “I’ll get on my knees and pray we don’t get fooled again.”
TL;DR
- Conservatives supporting Flock cameras are ignoring the lessons of government overreach experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The author criticizes the "tough on crime" reflex that leads conservatives to support surveillance technologies like Flock cameras.
- These cameras, while useful for law enforcement, represent a significant threat to Fourth Amendment rights and could be weaponized against various groups.
- The article draws parallels between potential future abuses of Flock cameras and the unilateral shutdowns and mandates imposed during the pandemic.
- Support for Flock cameras is seen as a trade-off of law enforcement convenience for fundamental constitutional liberties.