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Darth Vader Defends Surveillance Tech | Washington DC News
Darth Vader himself showed up at a San Diego city council meeting—complete with cape and helmet—to passionately defend Flock cameras, joking that even the Emperor approves for their surveillance powers. While these license plate readers have helped solve crimes and find missing persons, over 50 agencies have canceled or rejected contracts this year amid growing concerns about misuse, privacy, and abuse—like tracking exes. A grassroots group called DeFlock is pushing back, highlighting the tech’s double-edged nature: powerful tool or slippery slope? Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller…
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