NewzDuring a San Diego City Council committee meeting on Wednesday, a man dressed as the Star Wars villain Darth Vader addressed the local government during the public comment period. Donning the iconic costume, he used tongue-in-cheek humor to voice support for a stronger police force and the implementation of Flock surveillance cameras.
Approaching the podium to advocate for the technology, the speaker framed his endorsement around the fictional persona, assuring the council that "this is what the emperor needs." The unusual public comment occurred during a session held by the council's Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods committee, focusing local attention on the debate surrounding automated surveillance infrastructure.
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