Sunday, January 5, 2014
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/03/politics/nsa-surveillance-appeal/index.html?hpt=po_c2
This article is simple. It's about the NSA and their rights to record phone conversations. As in every argument there are two sides. NSA supporters are saying that the phone tappings are necessary to catch potential terror threats. The people against NSA say that it is an invasion of privacy.
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There isn't a doubt in my mind that the NSA is being completely unconstitutional. They have no right to record the citizens phone calls. I think that there is a pretty definite line of privacy we have in the united states that the government should not cross. The NSA with out a doubt crossed that line by recording phone calls.
ReplyDeleteUltimately, I agree that the NSA activity is unconstitutional and ultimately I agree that it should be restricted. However, I find myself not completely convinced just because I also like safety and not having terrorist attacks, so I can see why it is a viable program. Rather than being completely shutdown, I think the program should be restricted so that the government can only survey people if there is reasonable suspicion.
ReplyDeleteWhile I agree that the NSA's actions are likely unconstitutional, I think overall I'm in support of their actions. To me, if their spying/surveillance/whatever you want to call it can stop any sort of terrorist action or save any lives, then the ends justify the means. I know that this is not a popular view and maybe I should be outraged but at the end of the day I still trust that the government holds the American people's safety above all else.
ReplyDeleteI think that the NSA surveillance sounds like a bad idea, but it is really only here to protect us. The NSA listening to my phone calls doesn't pose a threat to my life what so ever. I actually support this surveillance because they are providing security that doesn't waste my time (cough cough TSA). If you aren't a terrorist or an unlawful citizen, what is there to hide? Heaven forbid they hear your conversation to a friend about how good looking Mr. Saviski is.
ReplyDeleteI am completely horrified by the suggestion of some of my classmates that “while… the NSA's actions are likely unconstitutional, I think overall I'm in support of their actions… [because] if their spying/surveillance/whatever you want to call it can stop any sort of terrorist action or save any lives, then the ends justify the means.” The constitution is the supreme law of the land and any violation of the Bill of Rights leads only to more usurpations of the Bill of Rights; in the end, the constitution will no longer protect us and by then we will no longer represent who we once were. I would prefer to die free from tyranny than to live under an iron fist.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand how the NSA's actions can continually be carried out when its unconstitutionality is so glaringly obvious. I think its repeal is necessary not only because it violates fundamental rights, but also because it's not effective at preventing terrorist attacks. Especially since Snowden's reveal of information regarding the NSA, what terrorist living in the United States will plan a terrorist attack knowing that the government is monitoring phone calls? I believe there are more effective ways of combating terrorism that don't include an invasion of privacy.
ReplyDeleteI agree along with everyone else that the government should do its best to prevent terrorism, but indiscriminate surveillance on American citizens is not the way to go about that. The NSA program isn't illegal, but I'm certain it's unconstitutional. The government should not be able to invade the privacy of Americans unless they have reason to believe a person is involved in dangerous, illegal activities. By simply collecting all the information it can, the NSA shows blatant disregard for our privacy.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Emily Bond here. What do you have to worry about if you are following the law? NSA officials are looking for potential terrorist threats and don't quite care what you're talking about. What harm is this really going to cause us?
ReplyDeleteThis surveillance is very obviously unconstitutional and the government needs to find new ways of preventing terrorist attacks. The comments on modification made by President Obama would not make the program any more constitutional. There must be a reason, other than everyone is being monitored, for the government to invade privacy in this way.
ReplyDeleteI understand that the NSA is unconstitutionally protecting us, but at the moment it's what we have. If one is not in violation of the law, what is he afraid of? Do you feel violated that the government can hear you talk to your grandmom on the phone? Saying this violation of rights can lead to the devolution of all our basic rights is the same as saying gay marriage will lead to inter-species marriage. Perhaps a probable cause warrant for surveillance is necessary, but will that process let important information fall through the sieve?
ReplyDeleteI think as technology continues to advance it's essential that our right to privacy is kept. It seems everyday there is something new that might take away our privacy, and it's a scary thought that we might lose it. Even if you have nothing to hide, you should fight for your privacy. Don't we live in the "land of the free"? To me, freedom means not being monitored all the time.
ReplyDeleteAs technology advances, the threat of terrorism is moving from the battlefields to the cybersphere. (is that a word? oh well.) We need someone to protect us from that. The someone is the NSA. I am in full support of the NSA. They need all power to protect from ALL potential terrorism threats.
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