Things have been so much better since they started congestion pricing and I can't help but think the attempts to break it are just...
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A sign that says “come and take it” being held by a congestion pricing supporter at Times Square
There is a silhouette of some traffic cameras! #CongestionPricing
@futurebird I’m feeling a little disoriented by the various efforts for and against different kinds of surveillance, the the camps from which they arise.
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@futurebird I’m feeling a little disoriented by the various efforts for and against different kinds of surveillance, the the camps from which they arise.
@copiesofcopies @futurebird You already registered your motor vehicle with the State, what’s an extra automatic toll going to do? -
@copiesofcopies @futurebird You already registered your motor vehicle with the State, what’s an extra automatic toll going to do?
@hypolite @futurebird tell the state where I’ve been and when, without the hassle of a subpoena to a telecom company supported by probable cause.
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@hypolite @futurebird tell the state where I’ve been and when, without the hassle of a subpoena to a telecom company supported by probable cause.
@hypolite @futurebird your question is a bit like asking, “You already live at a known address, how is that any different from sending the government your location every hour?”
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@hypolite @futurebird your question is a bit like asking, “You already live at a known address, how is that any different from sending the government your location every hour?”
@copiesofcopies @hypolite you don’t drive your house through densely populated neighborhoods where millions of people live— to bring a personal car into a city this dense is a privilege. Put on a mask and walk if you don’t wanna be tracked.
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@futurebird@sauropods.oh it seems like a good way to reduce congestion and raise much needed road work funds. Just don't often see people saying they won't stand for lower taxes.
That is how traumatic rush hour was.
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@copiesofcopies @hypolite you don’t drive your house through densely populated neighborhoods where millions of people live— to bring a personal car into a city this dense is a privilege. Put on a mask and walk if you don’t wanna be tracked.
@futurebird @hypolite for now that may be enough.
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Things have been so much better since they started congestion pricing and I can't help but think the attempts to break it are just... petty.
Anyways there is a rally @3 in NYC times square. Gotta get my wingtips on and catch the bus down there.
#CongestionPricing #nyc #protest #uspol
@futurebird This (obviously) isn't even really about whether congestion pricing is good or bad -- he's testing his power. How easily can he force states and cities to cede to his will?
Every win makes him stronger, every loss weaker. I fully trust that New Yorkers can push back and hold the line. You all have what it takes more than anyone. Don't let Hochul give in!
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@futurebird @hypolite for now that may be enough.
It's really hard for me to get worked up about tracking cars so they can pay a toll. There are already companies with similar data sets, and I don't mean the auto manufacturers. NYPD has been using them a decade. For "terrorism." They know every plate in lower manhattan. Not that they do anything productive with that information.
At least with the toll data, you can log on and know exactly what data has been collected on you. (and dispute it if it is incorrect)
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@futurebird This (obviously) isn't even really about whether congestion pricing is good or bad -- he's testing his power. How easily can he force states and cities to cede to his will?
Every win makes him stronger, every loss weaker. I fully trust that New Yorkers can push back and hold the line. You all have what it takes more than anyone. Don't let Hochul give in!
Thank you so much!
This event really cheered me up. There is so much to do, beyond just this one issue, but we need to start somewhere, right?
