January 2, 2008

Interesting Map of Freedom and Surveillance

Via AndrewSullivan.com, here is a map of the world’s surveillance societies. As the article points out, it is clear to anyone who looks at the map that the world’s most free and leading democratic counties are quickly becoming the most surveilled, all in the name of security and safety. Way too many people are happy to be watched all the time if it means they can feel more safe. Don’t believe me? Just try arguing against red-light cameras with the next few people you meet. … 

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