From age and ID restrictions on the Internet, to charging rappers with “terrorism,” the U.K. is demolishing the most basic civil liberties. If we let them, U.S. leaders may be close behind.

  • Plebcouncilman@sh.itjust.works
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    27 days ago

    Hasn’t Britain always been like this? Are people generally upset about this or just a vocal online minority? I mean I would never support something like this but if the people support it well, it’s their will.

    • Lumisal@lemmy.world
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      27 days ago

      Yeah, the younger ones don’t remember all the dystopic shit under Thatcher. Sure analog cameras in every corner isn’t as effective as AI monitoring 24/7, but it’s not like the intention was different.