Posted on 06/09/2023 6:21:37 AM PDT by MtnClimber
Illuminating a truly sad, pathetic — and terrifying — version of Stockholm Syndrome, a new poll has found that a stunning percentage of "Gen Z" Americans support the idea of the government placing cameras in every home in order to prevent crime and abuse. What could be the downside, right?
That finding was part of a Cato Institute poll of 2,000 Americans. Americans.
The poll asked whether respondents supported "the government installing surveillance cameras in every household to reduce domestic violence, abuse, and other illegal activity." What about invasion of privacy?
While "only" about 14 percent of Americans overall supported the idea of Uncle Sam transitioning into Peeping Tom, an incredible 29% of those under the age of 30 did. And fully 20% of those between the ages of 30 and 44 supported the idea of massive government surveillance of — and intrusion into — our formerly private homes.
One can picture a young man/woman/other/they, thoroughly indoctrinated by academia and media his entire life, saying: "Well, yeah, if it would possibly prevent, like, misgendering and s---, then it would be a good thing, right, dude?"
To put it mildly, it is ironic that many of the same people who scream, "My body, my choice!" at conservatives are okay with "My home, your domain!" when it comes to the government.
There are reasons why so many young people purport to believe in Socialism...and appear more afraid of true freedom than of Big Government controlling their lives and watching their every move. Our educational system — indeed, all of our major institutions — has been entirely captured by the left. Most have led lives of such ease and softness that they are simultaneously filled with guilt and entitlement.
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
What has the country done for these young people? They can’t go anywhere without some nut killing them with a gun. They were trapped in their homes by two presidents of different parties. Can’t go to college for under 100K. Rent is through the roof. Life is just great for them.
No Siri, Alexa, Ring, smart appliances, etc for me.
It wasn’t hard to recognize the inherent danger of abuse by the government from the very start.
that is experience talking I think.
someone gave us a Dot several years ago, still in the box. Don’t trust any of that stuff.
Always important to remember that Generation Z Americans are:
(1) Almost 20% foreign born
(2) Almost 50% Hispanic, Black, Asian, and Mixed Race
No one can understand American politics unless they also understand American demography.
I don’t even trust my dumb flip phone.
Hell, my tv and cell phone spy on me all the time.
I’m suspicious of the refrigerator too...
5.56mm
Yeah...the potatoes have eyes.
Much more effective than training children to report their parents to the NKVD. After all, some children might not obey.
Were Stalin alive, he'd be green with envy.
The Constitution is just, kind of, a suggestion.
This is no surprise. Under 30’s live their lives on their Smartphones. They live on TikTok and YouTube and post intimate, personal details on FB. They relate to that without realizing the privacy incursion government surveillance would mean to them.
That is exactly what has happened. Coming back from this really isn’t possible.
I knew this was gonna happen once the Zeros with testicles started wearing “man buns”.
The absolute killer follow up question should have been....
“But what if the additional criminal enforcement disproportionately affect people of color?”
Either:
1.) Heads would explode.
2.) They would say, “No, these cameras would only be placed in white homes.”
Let me guess; tv monitors that must be always left on. They can be turned “down” somewhat but never “off”.
As a millennial (homeschooled) I see it up close among my peers. But there's another reason there's no recovery. The older folks won't lift a finger. Dithering and fretting and tsk-tsking won't turn the tide. And your votes won't be counted.
Proving once again that a generation consisting of village idiots has been raised.
Wouldn't this eventually lead to being able to have a PUBLIC NETWORK to TELEVISE everything from DOMESTIC VIOLENCE to MURDER? /s
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