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There are some areas where privacy is expected[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#28)
by TonyK on Wed Apr 26, 2006 at 03:57:43 AM PDT

There are areas, even in public, where courts have confirmed a person can expect "reasonable" privacy. One is changing stalls of fitting rooms. Others are public restrooms.

Stores have been sued and employees arrested/prosecuted for violating these "reasonable" areas.

Society has created a class of people, through advertising, TV and other media outlets, that says its okay to take what you want. The criminal mindset is "I'm okay, you're not okay" and that is how some justify their behavior.

About the only way to start to reverse the problem is to find a way to get parents to raise children with good ideals and morals. If the parents do not have them, then it becomes difficult for the child to see or be better, though not impossible.

Peace,

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bug off it's a reply dammit![ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#39)
by Anonymous User on Fri Apr 28, 2006 at 01:01:18 AM PDT

This is why those areas either don't have exits (except back into the store), or have emergency-only exits that set off alarms. Because they can't put cameras there. Some places also forbid taking unpurchased items in there, though that would present a problem for someone shopping unaccompanied.

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The cameras are there...[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#41)
by Anonymous User on Sat Apr 29, 2006 at 07:27:15 AM PDT

You're mistaken - they certainly are allowed to put security cameras in places like dressing rooms. Some stores actually post signs to this effect, believing it is an additional deterrent. I don't feel any better knowing that security cameras are being monitored by FEMALE attendants! It's offensive, but I don't have the time or energy to write the store manager when I know it's not going to make a difference.

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this is not a new thread[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#43)
by Anonymous User on Sun Apr 30, 2006 at 06:03:39 AM PDT

I'm not mistaken; TonyK apparently is. Actually I find your claim rather unbelievable. Where are you, the Voyeurist States of America or someplace equally lacking in civil rights? Here in Canada they definitely can't stick cameras in such places without causing a major scandal, lawsuits, and possibly criminal charges.

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FEMALE attendants[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#44)
by Anonymous User on Sun Apr 30, 2006 at 06:05:13 AM PDT

aren't much of a reassurance if you're a MALE trying on a pair of pants. Or if you're a lesbian. Or bi. Or...

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