Orwell's future

Writing about the frightening ubiquity of CCTV cameras everywhere in the UK, Steyn elaborates:

“…in the twilight of his premiership, with his usual control-freak instincts, Tony Blair mused on the possibility of banning hooded sweatshirts in order to prevent “anti-social behaviour” and restore “respect on our streets.

But “respect” is a two-way street. And on Britain’s two-way streets, where the government cameras whir 24-7, the security state signals its contempt for the citizen.”

Thinking that his description of a London Transport poster put up recently was a bit of an exaggeration, I googled it and there are plenty of links (picture source):

Seriously, are they !@#ing kidding??

George Orwell must be turning in his grave; from the beacon of civilization and individual rights to giant eyes in the sky, proudly advertised by the State.