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This is a chilling reminder of the surveillance state creeping into our small towns. 👀 An investigative citizen in Thomasville, North Carolina, just exposed a highly disturbing "coincidence" that should have every freedom-loving American on high alert. After spending the day filming and mapping out the 17 "Flock" automated license plate tracking cameras scattered around his town, he posted the photos on Facebook to raise awareness about government surveillance. The post started blowing up. Then came the knock on the door. Just hours later, two sheriff’s deputies showed up at his house for a "welfare check," claiming his car's Subaru STARLINK system had randomly contacted them. A weird technical glitch, or a blatant intimidation tactic by local authorities? The Real Danger of Flock Cameras Constant Tracking: These 17 cameras constantly scan license plates, tracking exactly when and where everyday citizens drive around Thomasville. Abuse of Power: Law enforcement can search this tracking data at will. There are already documented cases across the country of rogue officers using this technology to stalk exes and private individuals. Zero Accountability: Who really has access to this database? How long is your movement history being stored? Which other government agencies are sharing your data? The old excuse of "if you have nothing to hide, you shouldn't care" doesn't cut it anymore. As Benjamin Franklin famously warned: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." We cannot allow our local communities to be turned into a high-tech surveillance grid where asking questions gets the police sent to your front door.