Imagine that ...
Next time you walk through any town, try to imagine that in place of every CCTV camera there is a watchtower atop which stands a man in a black uniform and peaked cap, using binoculars to look down at the citizens, writing in a notebook and occasionally talking to his overlords via a field telephone.
Would that make you feel safe? Or nervous?
There is absolutely no difference in intent or purpose.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
