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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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It is true that the number of installed
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 increased in many countries all over the world to deter crime.
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, a segment of society is satisfied with these
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, others believe that they have invaded our privacy. First and foremost,
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surveillance
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 public places leads to the restriction of our personal freedom. These
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 capture and record every moment which
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 some people feel uncomfortable and lead them to act carefully.
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 it is not a major issue, it can be certainly a nuisance at some times. Even so, I would approve that the benefits
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 expanded recorder
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 in the streets are more effective than its limitations.
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, these
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 can offer safe public places by reducing criminal activities.
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, seeing surveillance
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 in the place might put people off criminal
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. They understand that they are being watched and
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 prevented them from doing crimes.
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Kuwait
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, which is a safe country, the rate of crimes has
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decreased in the latest years
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recorded
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 everywhere. Of course, all too often, the existence of police officers helps
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society to be safer by deterring
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people from crime, but the
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 has advantages over
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human law keepers. Unlike a human police officer, the
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 does not fall asleep and plays all the time
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 all days. In conclusion, the features of utilizing video
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 around cities to improve
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 of the society overweigh the disadvantages.
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