Surveillance, “Thought Crimes,” and Civil Liberties | Jon Padfield - FGP#102

Surveillance, “Thought Crimes,” and Civil Liberties | Jon Padfield - FGP#102

Author: Libertarian Party of Georgia April 4, 2026 Duration: 51:16

Jon Padfield returns to discuss surveillance, privacy, and growing concerns about government monitoring in the United States. We talk about Florida’s HB 945, the risks of vague legislative language, and how expanding surveillance powers can threaten civil liberties.Jon is currently traveling the country on his Brushfires of Freedom Tour, speaking about privacy, surveillance technology, and the importance of protecting individual liberty.Upcoming tour stops in the Southeast:Baumhower’s Victory Grille – Auburn, ALMonday, March 16 @ 7 PMTownsquare Playhouse – Fayetteville, GATuesday, March 17 @ 7 PMBud's Creative Arts Center – Hixson, TNWednesday, March 18 @ 7 PMThe Casual Pint – Maryville, TNThursday, March 19 @ 7 PMBanish Big Brother will be sponsoring this leg of the tour.Learn more about the tour: https://brushfirestour.comJon Padfield’s website: https://businessreform.orgJon Padfield’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@businessreformOfficial Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8 PM EasternA weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green & Cat Hartley that focuses on the state of Georgia. From politics to news to business to culture, Jake, Cat, and their guests highlight stories from around the state to shed light on little-known issues, small businesses, and the fight for freedom.Subscribe on RUMBLE before our YouTube channel gets removed!Get Your Annual LPGeorgia Membership: https://lpgeorgia.com/annual/?source=...Get Your Monthly LPGeorgia Membership: https://lpgeorgia.com/monthly/?source...Donate to the cause and this show: https://lpgeorgia.com/donate/?source=...Brought to you by The Libertarian Party of GeorgiaWebsite: LPGeorgia.comTwitter: @LPGeorgiaInstagram: @LibertarianPartyofGeorgiaFacebook: LPGeorgiaProduced by Peaceful Sea ProductionsWebsite: PeacefulSeaProductions.comInstagram: @PeacefulSeaProductionsTwitter: @PeacefulSeaProdRumble: Peaceful Sea ProductionsYouTube: @PeacefulSeaTikTok: @the.free.georgia


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