It seems that more and more the people who govern us do so against the will of the people.

At the federal level, a law was passed that imposed a health care plan that the majority of the people did not want.

At the state level, the people have long wanted to reduce spending by curtailing spending. Finally, an initiative became law that said taxes could only be increased by a 60 percent majority vote. Democrats in Olympia certainly did not like this. So what did they do? They threatened to punish us with all sorts of emotional issues. We were told that they could not cut any more spending. So what to do? You guessed it. Raise taxes. I-960 be damned.

There is an issue brewing at the local level: “Photocops.” I have talked to many people about this issue. I have found only one person who supports the idea of cameras at traffic intersections. Supposedly, these cameras are to improve safety. No one believes that. Instead, they feel that the cameras are mostly used to take money out of the pockets of the citizens. I am told that the yellow light at intersections with cameras is shorter than intersections without cameras.

My concern with these cameras is not so much with safety. Rather, I am concerned with the intrusion into our lives. Politicians always want to control us. Cameras are a good way to do this. For instance, I am asked to remove my cap and dark glasses when I enter my bank. Why? Because I look like a criminal. I am also 88 years old.

Cameras are like the nose of a camel under the tent. Soon the entire camel will be inside the tent. That’s the way with the cameras. Soon, there will be more and more cameras. Eventually, there will be a camera at my front door. Then there will be cameras in my house! Who knows? Eventually, I might be arrested for smiling at a pretty girl.

Enough with the cameras.

Leo J. Thoennes, Federal Way