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Apply that same question to every other type of police surveillance. Why is this materially different?

>>king_m+(OP)
It both is and is not different. It's different because of the obvious riots.

But it's not different in the long: we should be aware of mass surveillance, because it can affect freedom of association (chilling), and can advance government abuse.

Citizens should always watch the government, so that we have a chance to rein them in. Its our government, not the other way around.