The Government Surveillance In The Puppet Master
The government using surveillance is a necessary tool for the protection of the physical well-being of its citizens and to maintain law and order. In the Codebreaker, one of the main characters, the Puppet Master, uses surveillance to his advantage. He has the edge on the protagonists in the story because he is always one step ahead due to his cameras and gadgets. This is relative to the government's use of surveillance devices to prevent large-scale terrorist attacks or even a misdemeanor such as running a traffic light. Surveillance is used in international transportations hubs such as airports and on a local level in schools and restaurants. The government's constant observation of its citizens is necessary to maintain order, ensure public
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In The Codebreaker, The Puppet Master describes how much money the government spends on surveillance technology. “Wow, they really have made a mess of the professor’s classroom. All that electronic equipment-computer, detection devices, all sorts of wiring and gadgets. I hope no one trips and breaks anything. The government has a tendency to overspend when it comes to its toys,” (Petry 6). In this quote the Puppet Master uses his sarcastic tone to critique the government for its excessive spending. Though they spend large amounts of money on technology every years, most of it is beneficial to the protection of the American people. Cameras at traffic lights are used to enforce laws and monitor traffic patterns, but can also be used to track fugitives or protect citizens involved in traffic collisions. Public schools use surveillance to monitor secure areas and protect the safety of students. Surveillance has also been used to keep students safe by placing schools on lockdown when suspicious individuals have trespassed on their campus. Police dash-cam video has been used in court to protect the rights of citizens wrongfully accused of crimes by the police. These are examples of how surveillance is used to protect law abiding citizens from criminals and from tyranny of the
In The Codebreaker, The Puppet Master describes how much money the government spends on surveillance technology. “Wow, they really have made a mess of the professor’s classroom. All that electronic equipment-computer, detection devices, all sorts of wiring and gadgets. I hope no one trips and breaks anything. The government has a tendency to overspend when it comes to its toys,” (Petry 6). In this quote the Puppet Master uses his sarcastic tone to critique the government for its excessive spending. Though they spend large amounts of money on technology every years, most of it is beneficial to the protection of the American people. Cameras at traffic lights are used to enforce laws and monitor traffic patterns, but can also be used to track fugitives or protect citizens involved in traffic collisions. Public schools use surveillance to monitor secure areas and protect the safety of students. Surveillance has also been used to keep students safe by placing schools on lockdown when suspicious individuals have trespassed on their campus. Police dash-cam video has been used in court to protect the rights of citizens wrongfully accused of crimes by the police. These are examples of how surveillance is used to protect law abiding citizens from criminals and from tyranny of the