This is where centrist and classic liberal dems are gonna really dig in their heels and show complicity with the wealthy elites and the actual left can make names for themselves. Flock type cameras and data centers are extremely dangerous unpopular but politicians who are there to get bribed simply can’t help but take that sweet sweet cash, and won’t be able to refuse domestic abuse programs in the name of safety, because they will know deep down they are doing unpopular shit and they’ll think they’re approving programs that will protect them from the masses should it come down to that one day.

Spoiler: There is no protection from the masses if they get desperate enough and decide to flip the fuck out because they aren't being represented and have no real future the way things are going. The masses are the very same people who they rely on for food, protection, transport, etc.

This model is often referred to as a "society" and breaking the social contract with society at large is generally a spectacularly bad idea that tends to work out poorly for all parties involved.