2007-08-21 15:15:42 · 5 answers · asked by jimmy j 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
There are NONE for those being surveilled. The government watches us, and make sure that THEY are safe from being taken over and that the people remain in the dark. It should be the other way around.
jimminc - If the airline pilots were allowed to have guns in cockpits, 9/11 wouldn't have happened. We need MORE freedom to make us safe, NOT LESS.
I will never understand why some people hate freedom.
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2007-08-21 15:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The potential of catching and identifying people engaged in illegal activity. No wonder the Libs don't like the idea, it would hurt their base.
2007-08-21 22:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you would've asked this question a few years go, i would've said - nothing is in advantage to the american public, but that was then & this is now. advantages? if it keeps one creep terrorist away from my doorstep, well then it's worth it, 100 %.
2007-08-21 22:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by blackjack432001 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If they were doing it pre 9/11 a lot of people would be alive today.
2007-08-21 22:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
none that i can think of
2007-08-21 22:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋