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Man Bends Camera Pole to Fight Surveillance | Mesa News

A small business owner in Pinal County, Ed Kahle, bent a license plate reader camera pole to protest government surveillance — sparking a legal battle and igniting a broader debate across Arizona. Facing felony charges for criminal damage, Kahle stands by his act, calling it a stand for privacy. His bold move coincides with local governments like Pinal County and Chandler pulling back from these cameras, citing overreach and system flaws. As Kahle awaits trial and struggles to get his truck back, he remains defiant — convinced the fight is worth it, even as it threatens his livelihood. Listen…

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