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NO! Even if your voice is heard, the state doesn't need to track your every move.

"This" presumably refers to vigilante action against Flock and other surveillance equipment, not the surveillance itself.

Ah, yeah, I think you got at the heart of it.

I think I glossed over the fact that he was referring specifically to not listening to the people about surveillance.

Ever hear of Total Information Awarness, or Eric Snowdon?

Edward Snowden?