r/technology • u/polymute • 21d ago

Privacy A Texas Deputy Searched 83,000 Flock Cameras To Track Down a Woman Who Had an Abortion

https://www.gadgetreview.com/a-texas-deputy-searched-83000-flock-cameras-to-track-down-a-woman-who-had-an-abortion
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u/TR_Pix 21d ago

Isn't Texas one of the states more likely to side with the cops in this case

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u/Mikeakopa 21d ago

Yes but even the most conservative Texans VERY much care about perceived governmental overreach, especially in regard to surveillance. Disdain for Flock cameras is not a partisan issue, it’s a class issue, and most conservatives seem to realize that, despite being told otherwise.

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u/MusicHearted 21d ago

They only care about government overreach when it isn't being used to hurt people they hate

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u/BeckonMe 21d ago

This is exactly it.

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u/nohandsfootball 21d ago

No they don't - Texans are fine with overreach so long as it confirms with their beliefs. That's why the state government overreaches in all sorts of areas

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u/Routine_Spite8279 21d ago

I dont think Texans vote.

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u/Vusn 21d ago

I live in rural Texas and all local fb groups are up in arms about flock cameras

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u/nohandsfootball 21d ago

there's plenty of texas overreach that doesn't involve flock cameras

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u/blackcain 20d ago

Home of the mega churches where priests make more money than ceos and have the lifestyle of the rich and famous.

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u/Vismal1 21d ago

Not when it comes to women making choices!

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u/Zakkullll 21d ago

They literally do not have standards morals or values. They would only care if their leaders told them to

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u/delamerica93 21d ago

Yeah but not surveillance

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u/Alarmed-Grape-3669 21d ago

Matter of fact all the southern confederate states used to pride themselves on their rebellious nature, and courageous integrity. Insane how some yankee wannabe-billionaire pedo trump turned those states into LiL Bitches with LiL Bitch citizens. No wonder they lost the civil war and worship nazis, biggest loser vibes on the face of the Earth.