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A) everyone is already constantly surveilled via mobile networks and license plate readers, so surveillance is a moot point. We might as well get something out of it.

B) the system can be setup to purge and/or record only at relevant times or during infractions





That's kind of like justifying invading a country by saying "we have this big military so we might as well get something out of it."

"If you have a big gun, shoot it." (a.k.a. how the Great War started)



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