A Surveillance Society Works Both Ways

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[mylaptopisevil.livejournal.com]

And the comic above says that civilians themselves are essentially a standing army as well.

[inibo.livejournal.com]

Do you even understand the difference between the terms "coercive" and "voluntary?"

What are you saying, that people should stand aside and let the state do whatever it wants?

[mylaptopisevil.livejournal.com]

Do you even understand the difference between the terms "coercive" and "voluntary?"

yep

What are you saying, that people should stand aside and let the state do whatever it wants?

nope

all i'm saying is that the comic has both sides giving menacing looks, which doesn't seem very promising.

[deadpansev.livejournal.com]

Unlike the bureaucrats, none of the citizens are armed and wearing swat gear, none would have immunity for murdering a government goon, none are above the law.

[inibo.livejournal.com]

But they do have a menacing look in their eyes. Surely that counts for something?



I for one welcome having this altruistic public servant standing between me and all those nasty stares.

[deadpansev.livejournal.com]

That cop is probably headed to some polygamist community that is mostly women and children who all have menacing looks in their eyes!

[mylaptopisevil.livejournal.com]

lookout he's in an armored machine full of... cameras.

[xforge.livejournal.com]

You mean like how joining the army or becoming a policeman is voluntary?

[inibo.livejournal.com]

And becoming their target is mandatory.

[xforge.livejournal.com]

Really? I've never been targeted by the military or the police.

[inibo.livejournal.com]

Ok, I could have said that a little better. Should they choose to target you, you have no say in the matter.

On the other hand, how do you know you have never been targeted? They could be watching you right now.

[xforge.livejournal.com]

Heh, then I feel sorry for them, because I am one seriously boring motherfucker. = )