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Tuesday, May 03, 2005

 

I'm Speechless

I'm really tired of posting about the UK and their ever-developing Big Brother syndrome, but things are really getting out of hand over there:

Microphones to catch noisy neighbours

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It [Westminster Council] plans to attach the device to lamp posts outside houses, allowing inspectors to monitor sound levels. If neighbours make too much noise, council officials will

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“At the moment the problem is that by the time a noise protection officer arrives on the scene, the noise may have stopped.

“Using the new system, we can leave a monitor in an area for several days. The idea is that we can pre-empt people having to call us — if the monitor hears a disturbance it lets us know.” Mr Harrison added that the microphones were also going to be placed outside bars and clubs to monitor noise levels and any disturbances.
A noise protection officer!!! Are you kidding me?!

Seriously. These. People. Need. Help.

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