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2- In many cities, the use of video cameras in public places is being increased in order to reduce crime, but these measures restrict our individual freedom. Do the benefits of increased security outweigh the drawbacks?

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In
modern era
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the modern era
, there
is
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are
 many aspects of using technology revolution in political ways one of them is
camcorder
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a camcorder
. While there are some disadvantages in
this
 method, I believe its advantages have more strength. Admittedly, there are minor demerits of recording every scene in streets, parks, companies and even elevators.
Firstly
, it can decrease personal privacy of
people
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people, for
for
example during
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example, during
 eating and talking to each other in a restaurant. In consequence making them uncomfortable.
secondly
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Secondly
,
camera
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the camera
 can only cover limited areas because it is artificial with specific angles
consequently
 it can not record every single motion happened in the area.
Thirdly
,
although
 these
camera
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cameras
 has been put to reduce criminal attacks
such
 as stealing, many thieves can vandalize cameras in many
ways
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ways, for
for instance
 adjust the
camera
 angles, spray the
cameras'
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camera
camera's
 lens and even sticking it by gum.
However
, I believe that merits of television
camera
 can overcome all of those.
Initially
, surveillance cameras in public spaces can significantly improve
safety
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the safety
 of
public
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the public
 and reduce
crime rate
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the crime rate
crime rates
 to illustrate that in supermarkets with cameras have less stealing incidence.
Additionally
,
this
 technique with its value of gathering evidence and clues can be used in tracking the crime and reach the criminals.
Further
, cameras
of
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on
 streets can be used for controlling road traffics to reduce congestion and prevent drivers from cutting the light signals and over-speeding as
result
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a result
the result
 of these minimizing the traffic accidents. To conclude, in my personal view the positive points of visual
recording including
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recording, including
 maintaining safety, detecting criminals in shorter time and
remoting
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Remoting
removing
renting
 traffics are more noticeable than basic negative points that might be associated with it.
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