17 Jun 2019, 1:28 am
Fnord wrote:
Twilightprincess wrote:
Why can’t we observe how countries with similar values as the US have implemented such things without descending into complete “big brother is watching you”->loss of rights->eventual anarchy? It’s just very, very odd.
The next time you go outside in "Democracy" America, count all of the surveillance cameras that have been installed. You'll find them at intersections, in parking lots, on buildings, inside stores and offices, and even on private homes. We are already a "Big Brother" society, just like Socialist Europe and Communist China.However,
It is only china which, at this stage, has a social point system which is used to give or take-away civil rights.
Criticise the chinese officials and you lose privileges.
Be a sycophant and you gain them.
It is a softer version of North korea which simply kills off its dissidents.
Shades of 1984!
To use a German WWII analogy:
"Enjoy the war. The peace will be dreadful."
In other words, enjoy what liberties you still have while you...errr...still have them.
