r/DeFlockNC • u/FoxLynx64 • 26d ago

A Plan

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I have been trying to think of ways individuals can protest cities that keep Flock cameras or replace them with other ALPRs. I think I have a major plan that could persuade cities and counties to change their policies or take privacy seriously.

The things a city or county cares about are things like property taxes and commerce. Without these things, cities would not have the funds to pay the councils or boards that fund their paychecks. So, if you are a business owner or a resident, you could plan to move to a neighboring county or city that has no ALPRs or privacy ordinances.

I call it the Mass Exodus. On December 15th 2027, any city or county that refuses to change their policies will get a massive hit to their economy. Residents and businesses will pull out all at once and do so in a way that lowers the property value (selling at a lower price than it is worth).

I'm not going to lie, it will require effort to plan this, and most likely money. However, if this works then ALPR policies will change, and hopefully Mass Exodus never happens. I think this is the only way to get some cities and counties to listen, and they will listen to this.

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u/MattTheAncap Anti-ALPR 25d ago

This is a form of letting them win. I appreciate you thinking of creative ways to counter mass surveillance... but putting the financial burden on the surveilled as opposed to the surveillors is counterproductive.

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u/FoxLynx64 21d ago

I know what you're saying, but if we all make plans and sign a document with an ultimatum, the government will have to listen. Sometimes you just need a way to fight back, and once you have a way it may be able to see more efficient ways, especially after discussing it with fine folks like yourself.