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I believe the plates are recorded while driving as well, in most cases. By law, you must display plates while driving. The only way to opt out is to refrain fro
by jarrett 12y ago
I believe the plates are recorded while driving as well, in most cases. By law, you must display plates while driving. The only way to opt out is to refrain from driving. Does that change your feelings on the matter?
- drdaeman 12y agoThis is like a law that forbid me from disguising myself (like wearing a mask) in a public places. I can complain about such law, but can't really complain about others remembering my face - that would be unfair to others.
- jarrett 12y agoYou've used the memory metaphor a couple times, but I'm not sure it's fitting. There's a significant difference between memory (for most people) and a camera that's always on. Yes, it would be absurd to toss someone in jail because s/he happened to remember the license plate of some parked car. But that person didn't go to great lengths to set up an elaborate, distributed recording system. Those are different things. As to my original question, I'm still curious how you'd feel. What if it were facial recognition on public sidewalks and parks, and not license plates? Would you feel differently?
- drdaeman 12y agoSorry, had to AFK suddenly. As for how I'd feel - I guess while I don't like the fact I'm being observed, there's nothing I could do about that. Somehow similar to feelings when others say things I disagree with - I'm not comfortable with that, but there's free speech rights. Although, if that'd be within my powers to contribute to improving such laws (say, allowing to replace identification plates with something more privacy-respecting), I'd probably consider this option.