You dont run a business do you? Or live and work in the UK? Because if you did ,you would know that pretty much all businesses install CCTV. Not because its mandated by law but because its decreases yours Insurance premium.

In most instances CCTV's in public areas are installed by the councils as its easier and cheaper than actually policing and patrolling Crime Hotspots,dont be under the impression that there is someone monitoring them.A significant amount dont work and only a few if any are monitored regularly.

Dont blame on malice whats actually mostly a business decision.

I am sorry but thats what comes off free trade....i dont remember too many people complaining when this meant mega corporations getting unfettered access to developing nations and repatriating their profits back to shareholders in Europe and the US.

Free trade means precisely that : Free movement of Goods,Capital and Labour.

For years we have had cheap goods off the back of chinese labour and booming economies with access to new markets for our mega corporations.The chickens are coming home to roost,Comrade!

Nobody makes big, rugged hard working vehicles like the Americans can.

I am afraid if you compare the build quality of Toyota Hilux and Ford F150;its the toyota which is miles ahead.But you dont have to believe me,look up top gear on youtube.

for a more complete understanding , watch this interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3G_gViM9OU