JOHN,
Defending our constitutional right to some dadgum privacy is at the top of my priority list, and I have some good news to share with you.
Back in March, I told you about the Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) they installed in the Great Smoky Mountains, America’s most popular national park.
The story spread like wildfire, prompting the park to remove them, but they won’t confirm whether the cameras are down for good.
Let’s be honest, I’d prefer these cameras never see the light of day, but at the very least, I want to make sure we’re holding these folks at the National Park Service accountable.
What are they doing with this information?
Who has access to our whereabouts?
Why are they tracking us in the first place?
These are questions that deserve answers from the government overlords who insist on meddling in your daily life.
Last week, we passed legislation that will hold these nosey government agencies accountable. If the cameras pop up again, NPS will have to cut the big brother crud and come clean about what they’re doing with YOUR personal details.
This is a slippery slope, JOHN, and I’ve made it clear from the get-go that I’m wildly uncomfortable with this type of government overreach. Will you stand with me as I continue to fight against the peeping toms?
Constitutional rights are not up for debate. The right to keep your personal details private is a big deal. You can trust I won’t ever back down when it comes to this issue, and I’m happy we’re finally getting somewhere.
Sincerely,
Tim Burchett
