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This is a law problem though. This is clear violation of 4th amendment. You’re being unreasonably searched when a set of traffic observation cameras turn into surveillance of a particular individual. This is not that hard to understand, observing traffic flow != tracking YOU in particular. That should require a probable cause and proper warrant, we want to identify this individuals movements because …

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The US system is VERY good at giving a minority veto power if there is legal avenue for such (see also: obamacare). We've been walking all over the 4th (and others) since the 20th century. This isn't a law problem. This is a "there is clearly broad political will for violation of rights in limited circumstances and the system is taking it and running with it as far as it can" problem.

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