Technology and politics
The proliferation of technology has impacted so many parts of society. A convenience store owner related how cameras have cut the "shrinkage" (a kind word for "theft) by nearly 66%. People not paying for their gasoline was always a big problem for gas station owners. Video cameras were installed, and the thefts stopped immediately. The biggest surprise for the gas station owners was the fact that the majority of "drive off" thefts were "related parties", meaning they were friends and acquaintances of the person manning the cash register.
Similarly, technology has taken away a major tool for union organizers. Threats and intimidation work fine, as long as video evidence doesn't exist. Suddenly destroying property isn't as attractive for union thugs, when they realize their actions will likely be caught on tape...and prosecuted.
And technology is impacting political news coverage as well.
Politicians, too, are finding their town hall events are now being covered COMPLELETLY. Constituents that aren't even in attendance can witness their representatives action's and words. Here's House Majority Leader facing "the biggest town hall meeting in his 29 years as a Congressman". This is the news report, but there are plenty of online videos as well.
Beyond serving as video reporters, citizens have become the "eyes and ears" of America. Massachusetts has some of the highest taxes on wine and beer in the nation. State Rep. Michael Rodriquez voted in favor of many of these taxes. It was ironic, then, when a Massachusetts resident caught Rodriquez, on camera, loading up his car with wine and liquor that he was buying in tax-free New Hampshire. The story is flying around the internet without the help of an editor or producer. It's just everyday citizens being the trusted eyes and ears for the electorate.
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