Speed Cameras Add More Woes To Commuters


	Speed Cameras Add More Woes To Commuters

Maxwell_Smart

11-7-2009 7:36 AM

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Maxwell_Smart says:

More people need to get involved in their local government to put the brakes on this sort of thing. The people should decide how much surveillance they want, not big corp. You can get the cameras removed by calling for a vote.

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