If you didn’t think that you were already in living in a 1984-type world or a Brave New World type dystopia, then, you may want to read today’s article carefully.
Now, I’m not suggesting that every part of the U.S. is living in a dystopian nightmare. Thankfully, that’s not the case. But, certainly, some large cities are experiencing crazy stuff like that, and one major city is planning on using new technology to violate both your Second Amendment rights and your Fourth Amendment rights (against illegal search and seizure).
And this isn’t some science fiction movie. Aldgra Fredly writes,
New York planned to test technology that can detect firearms on passengers in its subway system as part of an effort to deter violence in underground transit, its mayor announced on March 28.
New York Mayor Eric Adams said the New York Police Department (NYPD) will begin testing portable scanning machines at several stations after a 90-day notice period under city law for new surveillance technology.“
Keeping New Yorkers safe on the subway and maintaining confidence in the system is key to ensuring that New York remains the safest big city in America,” he said during a press briefing.
The mayor showcased in the March 28 event at the Fulton Street subway station a scanner produced by Evolv, a Massachusetts-based company specializing in security technology.
Fredly continues:
He said that during the 90-day period, the NYPD will work to identify companies with proven expertise in weapons detection technology. After that period ends, a pilot program will be instituted in some subway stations “where the NYPD will be able to further evaluate the equipment’s effectiveness.”
That’s right. The people of New York City will be subject to electronic weapons checks without anyone having a say in the matter once it’s implemented. That means that you won’t be able to use the subways in New York City without someone almost certainly questioning you about your desire to carry a firearm to protect yourself.
How is that anything by flagrant violations of both your Second and Fourth Amendment rights?
The people of New York City deserve better than this kind of garbage government micromanagement of their lives, and the American people certainly don’t deserve to have this kind of surveillance expanded to the national level.