John Shirley
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We can have good policing and still insist on boundaries,”
John Shirley · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
In a later Facebook post, Shirley said good policing and boundaries can coexist.
“Privacy isn’t optional, and mass surveillance isn’t how we do things here.”
John Shirley · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Shirley wrote that privacy is not optional and that mass surveillance is not acceptable in his community.
“constantly scanning and recording regular folks just going about their day.”
John Shirley · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Shirley said the cameras had been scanning and recording ordinary people going about their day.
“a good day for the Freedom of the people of Hood County.”
John Shirley · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Shirley shared photos of covered cameras in a Facebook post after Hood County voted to end its relationship with Flock.
“That kind of permanent, warrantless tracking doesn’t belong in a free society,”
John Shirley · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Shirley argued that permanent, warrantless tracking does not belong in a free society.
“We can use technology without giving government unlimited surveillance capability.”
John Shirley · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Shirley argued that technology can be used without giving government unlimited surveillance capability.