Contact Your Reps - Banish Big Brother

School zone speed cameras, red light cameras, and license plate readers are spreading fast, usually through contracts with private, for-profit vendors, and without much public debate. These decisions get made at the state and local level, which means your state legislator and city or county officials have far more power over this than anyone in Washington. Find out who represents you below, then use our sample email to tell them where you stand.

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Subject: Oppose Automated Surveillance Cameras

[Representative Name],

I'm a constituent writing to urge you to oppose the expansion of automated surveillance cameras, including school zone speed cameras and red light cameras, in our community.

These systems are often operated by private, for-profit vendors, generate revenue through automated fines rather than public safety improvements, and normalize constant government tracking of citizens' movements. Independent studies have repeatedly questioned whether they reduce accidents at all, while the data they collect raises serious privacy concerns with little oversight or accountability.

I'd ask that you:
- Oppose new contracts or renewals for automated camera enforcement programs
- Support legislation requiring public disclosure of vendor contracts and revenue-sharing agreements
- Support sunset clauses and independent audits for any existing camera programs

I look forward to hearing your position on this issue.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]

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