why and why not?
2006-09-26 05:43:05 · 11 answers · asked by medusaseti 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. We have a right to privacy.
I'm not saying we shouldn't monitor certain individuals and calls for security or crime reasons. But we need to monitor the government to make sure they abide by the law.
2006-09-26 05:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-12 08:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the question is, should existing laws be followed..... then the answer is an obvious YES. We are a nation of laws, and nobody is above the law.
If the question is, should the laws be changed to allow this.....then that is a much trickier question.
It would be possible, under the constitution, to define a set of rules and circumstances for what constitutes a 'reasonable' wiretap. And to define as a matter of law when people would and would not have a legitimate expectation of privacy on a phone call.
So, if the current laws were changed, so that there is no legal expectation of privacy in international calls, and the wiretap was conducted reasonably, based on specific criteria, then yes it would be possible to change the laws to allow warrantless wiretaps.
Note that I said "change the laws to allow...". Under the current laws (50 USC 180x), warrantless wiretapping is generally illegal, except for very limited durations in very specific circumstances.
2006-09-26 06:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wiretapping is illegal in many states. In the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is completely illegal and cannot be done, even with a warrant. Wiretapping is the most obnoxious form of surveillance and should have no place in a civilized society with ample means of intelligence gathering.
2006-09-26 06:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by El Gran Yo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the law of the land. Normally it is illegal with out a warrant. However under special situations designated authorities are empowered to order wiretapping to detect espionage,terrorist activities or issues of such national importance.
2006-09-26 06:37:00 · answer #5 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is going to keep me safe. I have nothing to hide. Those who oppose the idea must have something they don't want someone to know. People are so upset at the air port when they are delayed to be searched, but I bet the folks that where slammed into the WTC. would have given anything to be searched before their flight left. Sometimes you have to sacrifice a little and it is worth it. As far as private agencys wiretapping, I can't say I wouldn't have a problem, I don't have anything to hide...but, I don't think just anybody should be able to hear your calls.
2006-09-26 05:56:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
As provided for by law,it is unlawful to any person, not being authorized by all the parties to any private communication or spoken word, to tap any wire or cable, or by using any other device or arrangement,to secretlyoverhear,intercept,or record such communication or spoken by using a devise commonly known as a dictaphone or dictagrapt or detectaphone or walkie-talkie or tape recorder,or however otherewise described.
2006-09-26 06:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by brockenpromise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No- I think it's ridiculous to use the word "terrorism" to invade American Citizen's lives. They're going to be coming after everyone's emails by the way, too.
2006-09-26 05:55:21 · answer #8 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO. What if you are on the phone having sex and years later you decide to run for public office?!! Think about it.
2006-09-26 05:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by damon06@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is incoming international calls and we are monitoring an individual then NO!
2006-09-26 05:47:21 · answer #10 · answered by battle-ax 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋