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Authoritarian measures are sometimes necessary in times of great stress, but will the state relinquish those powers when things start to improve? Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, we have seen governments, powerful individuals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other entities around the world adopt an authoritarian stance to combat the spread of coronavirus or attempt to take advantage of the crisis in other ways. Many of these measures are necessary, but how far will they go? There have been many instances of power grabbing at different levels ranging from the local level to the geopolitical level. From governments to NGOs and from criminal syndicates to leftist Identitarians, many different groups are vying for power during this crisis; and it is putting our freedoms and our lives in danger.
The surveillance state uses technology, personnel, and even other citizens to spy on its own populace, track their movements, and curtail their freedoms. The coronavirus pandemic has seen governments set up snitch lines; mobilize cell phone data to track the movements of citizens; and encourage people to denounce their neighbours for social-distancing infractions. All of these initiatives are purported to be undertaken to curb the virus’ spread. ...
https://www.eurocanadian.ca/2020/05/coronavirus-mass-surveillance-and-power.html#more
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