Julia wrote:
2001, and everywhere I go on the rail network and the London Underground, there are security cameras "for the protection of our customers and staff".
I guess it depends whether hypothetical member of the public encounters them in the context of 'privacy invasion' or 'protection'. I've exited the London Underground at non-busy stations carrying several thousands of pounds-worth of computer equipment (on business) and been bloody glad of the security cameras on those dark deserted stairwells. Ditto airport car-parks. And I would probably rate myself on the personal privacy end of the spectrum.
It's given me an insight into one of the aspects of TWB that I personally find deeply disturbing - that the population seem to accept what's going on.
I guess the Federation administration just has to persuade the average plus/minus law-abiding citizen that each *particular* usage lies on the protection end of the spectrum...
Tavia