So I've been reading a lot about how the government has so much power to get any kind of information that they want from someone. If that means by tracking gps enabled cell phones, tapping conversations, intercepting emails, or text messages, they can do it, even to innocent people? Did citizens turn over all their civil liberties out of fear, or I am not interpreting this correctly? What can be done to correct this?
2007-02-23 19:00:38 · 10 answers · asked by Brian R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well, in most cases the government still needs a warrant and probable cause to do any of these things. But, the gov't did pass bills to make it easier to track terrorist suspects. Yes, these laws were passed and accepted by the majority of Americans because of fear. Fear is one of the greatest motivators. I am not sure if this can be corrected and for that matter, I am not sure most Americans would agree that it is broken. I for one do not care if the gov't wants to read my emails or listen to my phone conversations. If they do I hope the agents listening get me on one of the nights I'm having phone sex with my girlfriend. She can get quite freaky and I'm sure they would enjoy it.
But, somee want to believe that the gov't has the man power and the inclination to listen in on everyone's phone calls and emails and whatever mode of communication you use and that idea is absurd. I have nothing to hide from the gov't and because I have nothing to hide, the gov't would not be interested in listening in on my calls. Unless of course it is Freak Night. So, if there is an agent keeping track of my keystrokes, then I will tell ya that my g/f is supposed to call around 8:00 PM Eastern later today!
2007-02-23 19:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Mojo Risin 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, our privacy and freedom has been slowly eroded over decades. Bush and his administration created the excuse to tighten the reins and with a cunning bit of manipulation a lot of people followed this lead sheep willingly. But make no mistake the freedoms started disappearing before Bush came into office. One thing I find a bit puzzling. If cell phones have a tracking device in them how come we can't use that to trace missing people ... at least for a bit...
2007-03-03 11:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by totallymine2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our liberties have been slowing ebbing since 1802. First the government started to grow, then we had a full time legislature and then the Supreme Court began with judicial activism( a/k/a legislating from the bench.)
The facts are that the government which was founded to protect out liberties instead grants us the rights and privileges they want us to have.
It has nothing to do with Bush, this has been happening for two hundred years.
2007-03-03 15:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jester 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, are you saying boys and girls are in the same locker room changing clothes??? You should at least have privacy from the boys, you need to get a court order. Call legal aid. If you are a boy there should not be 3 girl guidance counselors walking around your locker room while you change, call legal aid.
2016-05-24 05:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those who give up an Essential Liberty for Temporary Security deserve neither liberty or security- Ben Franklin
The people on here say losing freedoms for safety is ok with them then you deserve neither.
Mr. Mojo no Ben Franklin believed that infringing on any right for security made you less safe. heres another quote for you
I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery-Thomas Jefferson
2007-02-23 19:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by jwk227 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Nice of you to wake up.
Edit: Read about the Military Commissions act of 2006? Familiar with Bush's signing statements? Are you aware that there is no right to privacy according to Bush and his Supreme Court? And guess who decides who an "enemy" is? Enemies are: Quakers, environmentalists, PETA, SOA watch, grandmothers, etc. In general, he meant citizens, also, when he said ,You're either with us, the neocons, or you're an enemy.
2007-02-23 19:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by S. B. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bush took away the privacy of US citizens with the Patriot Act.
2007-02-23 19:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's a different country that we live in than it was years ago. We didn't have to worry about terrorists years ago. I figure if they want to listen to me talking on the phone more power to them. They'll get bored after a while and go pick on someone else. My life isn't really exciting.
2007-02-23 19:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by unicornfarie1 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
We gave up certain rights and freedoms for want of oil and a spooky man story. We chose this, only we can change this. If we want to.
2007-02-23 19:12:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Welcome to the beginning of American fascism.
"Fascism will come to America in the guise of National Security"
Jim Garrison
2007-02-23 19:18:59 · answer #10 · answered by 33 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋