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A comment on Congress mandates new car technology to stop drunken driving (2021). Parent comment
Yes.
> No license plate scanners.
> No fare gates for trains.
Sure. A lot of places will do the fare check on the train.
> No locks on doors.
Well, no mandated locks. I hope I'm able to leave my front door unlocked if I choose. It's my door.
> No anti-shoplifting tags.
Ok. Again, I don't see why these should be required by law.
And mine:
> No compliance surveillance built into my possessions.
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Yes.
> No license plate scanners.
Yes.
> No fare gates for trains.
Sure. A lot of places will do the fare check on the train.
> No locks on doors.
Well, no mandated locks. I hope I'm able to leave my front door unlocked if I choose. It's my door.
> No anti-shoplifting tags.
Ok. Again, I don't see why these should be required by law.
And mine:
> No compliance surveillance built into my possessions.
Yes.