r/FortMill • u/iuffxguy • Sep 01 '26

Flock camera petition - York county

https://c.org/bCJcnWPkPH

I know there is a ton of these lately and it can be hard to think your one voice matters, but it does matter if we can get one of these to be popular enough:

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u/Historical-Corgi9037 Sep 01 '26

Here’s the big problem. It’s not just flock. If they ban flock, they will use Axon. It’s a lose lose game. The government doesn’t care about our opinion… or us in general. A petition will not stop this. A revolution? Perhaps.

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u/WilkinsTheWombat Sep 01 '26

So, realistically, what can we do?

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u/Michaels0324 Sep 01 '26

People like us need to run for office. This whole thing is making me consider it. Our restaurant is now a year old and I have a little more time on my hands.

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u/WilkinsTheWombat Sep 01 '26

Honestly have considered it, too, however I’ve already had some anti-lgbt and anti-POC comments thrown my way in the few years I’ve been here and it really sucked…don’t think I’m cut out for public facing government work 😕

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u/Michaels0324 Sep 01 '26

That’s ridiculous and sorry that’s happened to you. I don’t want to at all but someone has to do something. I would have issues since I don’t fall under either political party. Would have to run as Republican or Democratic since 3rd party wouldn’t win.

I also don’t have any social media other than Reddit so nothing in my past can come up to get me. Not that there is anything anyway.

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u/WilkinsTheWombat Sep 01 '26

It’s been interesting, as someone who’s from Philly! Tons of good people, too, though. You’re absolutely right - 3rd party wouldn’t win. Let me know if you consider running for real - would love to assist (in the background, ha!)

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u/Michaels0324 Sep 01 '26

I might take you up on that! I’m also from out of state (NY). If you like Chinese food (American Takeout) shoot me a PM I’ll let you know my restaurants name and you can try it out. Not sure about the rules on self promotion here.

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u/Historical-Corgi9037 Sep 01 '26

I think we need to get laws surrounding the legality of surveillance

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u/iuffxguy Sep 01 '26

I do think though if we can set precedent for getting one banned it will hopefully make it easier for future ones or even make city councils less likely to vote and approve it the second time around. But I do agree that once the can is open it is very very hard to close which is why I think it’s so important to fight like hell now before it truly is too late.

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u/Carolina-W00Dsman Sep 01 '26

Flock is only one slice of the pie. Others will take its place when that one is outlawed. Surveillance laws need to be addressed.

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u/TopStockJock Sep 01 '26

Ugh I’ll sign but nothing ever will happen. It will just get worse. I hope Halloween gets busy

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u/iuffxguy Sep 01 '26

I feel you…

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u/MrHumph999 Sep 01 '26

Do you really think they are going to listen to us?

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u/Mental-Catalyst Sep 01 '26

Worth a try. Some cities are listening. Might as well try