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Texas Councilmember Proposes Extreme Tech Ban Following ALPR Contract Termination
Town Councilmember Goes Berzerk at Surveillance Camera Ban, Threatens to Outlaw Virtually All Modern Technology
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In Bandera, Texas, Councilmember Jeff Flowers reacted strongly against the recent termination of a contract with Flock Safety, a provider of automatic license plate readers. He proposed banning all modern technology, including smartphones and internet services, claiming it would protect residents' rights and safety. His comments sparked outrage among the community.
- 01Councilmember Jeff Flowers threatened to outlaw all cellular and GPS-capable devices in Bandera, Texas, following a 3-2 vote to end the contract with Flock Safety.
- 02Flowers suggested a return to 1880s technology, proposing a total ban on security cameras and internet services.
- 03He accused opponents of surveillance technology of hiding something and claimed that privacy is forfeited in public spaces.
- 04The town of Bandera has a population of approximately 900 residents, who are now facing the implications of Flowers' extreme proposals.
- 05Flowers previously moderated a town hall meeting focused on the Flock contract, where he expressed his belief that those who oppose surveillance may have ulterior motives.
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In a dramatic response to the Bandera City Council's recent decision to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, a company providing automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), Councilmember Jeff Flowers has threatened to implement a sweeping ban on modern technology. Flowers, who was the dissenting vote in the 3-2 decision, expressed his outrage by stating that the council's actions prioritize the anonymity of criminals over the safety of residents. He proposed a complete prohibition on all cellular and GPS-capable devices, security cameras, and even internet services within the town limits, suggesting a return to a 19th-century way of life with only paper ledgers and cash transactions. Flowers argued that the pushback against surveillance technology reflects a misunderstanding of public safety needs, claiming that those who oppose such measures may have something to hide. His extreme proposals have ignited controversy in the small town of Bandera, which has a population of around 900 residents, as they grapple with the implications of potentially regressing to outdated technology.
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The proposed bans could significantly alter daily life in Bandera, affecting residents' access to modern technology and security measures.
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