[educatedfool]

Wasn't sure if this is supposed to go in here or not, but it's quite a hot topic in the world today so:

What do you think of the increased CCTV in todays public places? and the proposals for more CCTV around and about?

Personally, I like the idea, many people complain that it is an infringement on freedom. I don't get that though, what freedom exactly? You are walking down a public street, there is no difference between that and a policeman standing there.

It is exactly the same as a shop installing security camera's. The public places are owned by the council and so have to protect it.