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America's Love-Hate Relationship With Surveillance Cameras

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Americans broadly express discomfort with being monitored by surveillance cameras in public and private spaces. Yet despite this stated opposition, the use of such cameras continues to grow rapidly across the country. Technologies like Flock Safety's license-plate-reading cameras are increasingly deployed by law enforcement and private communities. The tension highlights a broader societal debate about where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.

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