We are in a war where the enemy wishes to kill thousands of innocent Americans at one time. England is a free society. Seems as if when we say Live free or die as they do in New Hampshire we are simply choosing death. I say let them tap my phone if they want I have nothing to hide. Even if I did, If I was a drug dealer anything they heard couldn't be admissible in court. Only things overheard regarding terrorism could be used against me. Thats fine for me. I choose to live free and not die at the same time.
2006-08-17 23:57:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Sebastian you make a compelling arguement. Personally I wish we would become more isolationists but with Iran on the verge of nukes i fear for the security of my unborn grandchildren. I'd only endorse this as a temporary mesure having to be re-voted on every few years.
2006-08-18 00:38:43 · update #1
because the aclu shopped for a judge and after talking to five before they found one that would support them, she's a jimmy carter judge btw
2006-08-18 01:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by sealss3006 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the easy thing for me to do in this question is to mock you for having a one sided view of the situation. But I understand that you have a strong opinion on this matter, and I have absolutely no reason to believe that my opinion on the matter is the right one, so instead of mocking, I'll see if I can't at least give you my perspective.
The main reason, up front, as to why it's wrong for the United States to wiretap it's citizens phones without warrants is that it would be a terrible breach of our Constitution.
A few of the other negatives that come along with the idea of wiretapping U.S. citizens without warrants are:
- It causes people to fear what they say when they are on the phone. Even if you aren't a terrorist or even if you are saying what you think is safe, it's a fine line that you walk when they start watching every move you make.
- It takes away another freedom. Freedom, my dear friend, is like a massive block of the hardest stone, a keystone if you will, holding up the building that is all that we value. When people are living free, the stone is nearly impervious to any harm, from inside or from out. Every time you take something away, even the littlest of things, another stroke of the pick is aimed at the stone and a small chip flies from it, thus weakening the foundation of the building which supports our nations values, things that have been hard fought for over the last 200 plus years.
- While I am an avid supporter of safety and protection in our country, I can't imagine that given our president's recent track record when it comes to finding the bad guys, we are going to do any better if they can get full access to our records as well. It seems to me, historically, that if an intelligence network is working as planned, there is no need for taking away our rights so that they can do their job.
In the end, I do not wish our government any more powers when it comes to taking away my rights. I think that I'll be happy to give them this ability on the day when politicians speak the truth, when politicians truly are working for a government that is by the people and for the people, and when police officers are doing their job to make the land safe and leading their lives as an example to the communities.
Love as always,
Sebastian
2006-08-18 07:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by octo_boi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Fourth Amendment specifically forbids it. If you think you have nothing to hide, stand by and let the government violate the Constitution. Eventually, you WILL have something to hide. Getting warrants doesn't stop the surveillance, it simply provides oversight. And how many people have died in New Hampshire in terrorist attacks? None. Terrorists' main weapon is fear. When you're scared, the terrorists win.
2006-08-18 07:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by Crabboy4 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is not England, and in the USA it is not permitted in our constitution. Period.
Power tends to breed corruption, giving government additional power over our lives will tempt them to use that power to our disadvantage, in addition to whatever "good" might come of it.
2006-08-18 07:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by ash 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And France can hold you in Jail without charges for years. But were the big bad mean guys?
2006-08-18 07:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by mark g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get serious.
2006-08-18 07:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by handsomelittlegentleman 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋