Can we have a legitimate discussion on FLOCK Cameras?

When did they start popping up in Irvine? I've just found deflock.org and they are strategically placed at EVERY intersection essentially.

Has there been any opposition to them locally? Are people generally OK with being surveilled at all times out in public? Why am I terrified of this idea....am I just being paranoid?

Can we have a real conversation about this, it seems like a serious matter and potentially like we have crossed a point of no return already.