HB 27-04: Sticking a Middle Finger to Big Brother Act (Passed)

[Dr. MB]

I wrote this bill. So basically it targets 2 things. First off are curfew laws. So usually these were put into place during the tough-on-crime era of the 90s targeting teenagers from going outside after a certain time. While it's been abolished in at least one region these laws still are in place. Not only are they a massive violation on freedom of speech and movement but they are also a drain on police departments who waste many time prosecuting teenagers who go outside at night instead of, you know, actually solving crimes.

Also the state of emergency point ends all of Jessica's concerns.

Second - and most importantly - facial recognition is a major problem. Cameras which detect faces are being installed throughout this country at a seemingly unstoppable pace. This is perhaps the greatest gift to Big Brother that we've ever seen. If you go to any sort of major city or store there's a strong chance your face is being entered into a database. It's such a huge infringement on people's privacy and it's crucial we stop it before it's too late.

[Dr. MB]

Curfew laws are a regional issue, not a federal one.

your entire party platform is just "leave it to the regions"

[Dr. MB]

This is unconstitutional. Congress doesn't have the power to repeal state, local, or regional laws and ordinances it doesn't like.

If this bill heads to the Senate, I cannot vote for it.

Well that's a problem.

Mr. President, do you have any proposed remedies? Would specifying this only applies to federal statue fix this issue?

Well that sucks. Sure try it. But these things aren’t usually at the federal level.