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In a society increasingly shaped by technology and security concerns, a concerning trend is emerging among younger generations in the United States.

While most Americans across all demographic groups oppose government surveillance in their homes, there is a higher acceptance of such measures among younger individuals willing to trade freedom and privacy for enhanced security and protection.

In a newly released national survey conducted by the CATO Institute, it has been revealed that almost a third of young Americans (Gen Z) favor the installation of government surveillance cameras in every household. . . .

>In a society increasingly shaped by technology and security concerns, a concerning trend is emerging among younger generations in the United States. >While most Americans across all demographic groups oppose government surveillance in their homes, there is a higher acceptance of such measures among younger individuals willing to trade freedom and privacy for enhanced security and protection. >In a newly released national survey conducted by the CATO Institute, it has been revealed that almost a third of young Americans (Gen Z) favor the installation of government surveillance cameras in every household. . . . [Source Article](https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/06/3-10-young-americans-mostly-democrats-support-government/)

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Hate to say it, but I'd estimate higher than three out of ten. This demographic grew up with tech, and many are even okay with cashless. It's alarming.

My conservative neighborhood's recently undergone a big transition to young families (good school district) as its long-time residents have died. ALL of them have ring doorbells, cameras, security services, etc. even though there's a very low crime rate.

It drives me crazy that I can't knock on a neighbor's door without being processed by Google - so I don't.

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I haven't encountered that situation yet. Hadn't even thought of it.

You could "Walk like a Covidian" with a big mask, reflective sunglasses and a hat. Google will give you a higher social credit score if they ever figure out who you were, and you can take all that crap off when you get past the doorbell.

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Sadly, my neighborhood has become like that. Grew up here and moved back after my folks died. I still have a few high school buddies and ex-coworker friends in the general area but my neighbors are essentially all strangers now. The family across the street had been there 17 years, a 97 year old and her daughter, we became good friends, they sold and moved last month. That sucked. The new owners haven't moved in yet but are ~35 and seem nice.

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Sounds quite similar to my neighborhood. I even have the approx. 35 couple that seems nice - They're the latest and actually haven't moved in yet either - doing renos. And in that regard, I'm impressed - most of the younger people are preserving the historic architecture. Al the homes here are more than a hundred years old. In the last year, the last of the first and second generation families in the houses have died.

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Same here. The new couple said they want to preserve the character of the old New England farmhouse and barn circa ~1890. Good thing they are young and full of energy.