Secondly, when this term is being mentioned, privacy will be the very first issue that comes into the minds of citizens. Everyone needs privacy. When there are cameras planted all around the whole country, citizens would have to force themselves to behave properly, if not, if they accidentally do something wrong, police might immediately go to them and warn them of their wrongdoings.
I think that Singapore should step up on CCT surveillance in light of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of crimes, because when there is economic downturn, crime rate goes up. Those who have been kicked out of their company might want to get money, yet they cannot. So the only option left for them is to steal or rob. But if the government were to do so, then the government has to be prepared for any cases concerning the citizens' privacy.
When there are cameras involved, I will not be against it, because when there are thieves or criminals who want to commit crimes, these cameras will be a good thing for the police, as they will be able to track down where these criminals are.
By Joseph Wong (14)