eo the increased surveillance pwer and capability of the U.S. government present an ethical dilemma?
2007-07-22 13:03:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
in order to get rid of Republicans
2007-07-22 13:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not an ethical dilemma -- it's flat out unethical. Why do I say that? Because if someone has sworn an oath to uphold the laws, then orders illegal activity, that's obviously a breach of ethics as well.
There have been laws on the books for over 30 years allowing wiretapping of foreign terrorist subjects. And under those laws (18 USC 2511), the authorities can even begin the wiretapping immediately and apply for a secret warrant (nobody ever knows) within 72 hours AFTER they start.
Bush just didn't want to be bothered following the laws. There's nothing he did illegally that he could not have done legally. And choosing an illegal option out of hubris -- that's unethical.
2007-07-22 14:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like most every aspect of social life, yes, it presents ethical issues.
2007-07-22 13:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by Emil Alexandrescu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to me. Im an open book. Look at me all you want. You got something to hide?
2007-07-22 13:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋