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1. 146d ago

   It’s not an easy question to answer

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2. 146d ago

   There needs to be a middle-ground and balanced approach to national security and privacy. I do believe that under certain situations, a security risk should mean that the government can take limited …Read MoreThere needs to be a middle-ground and balanced approach to national security and privacy. I do believe that under certain situations, a security risk should mean that the government can take limited actions to protect others. This is why I believe that warrants are so important. If the government can prove without a doubt that a dangerous individual is planning an attack or has already committed an attack, then they should be granted a warrant to go through their phone, social media, and be able to track their location. However, I also believe that safeguards need to be in place to prevent the government from going through everyone’s information and privacy. I believe that to achieve the best balance we need to have judges that can impartially rule whether the government has enough just cause to take certain actions that limit a citizen’s privacy. Read Less

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3. 146d ago

   When observing the big picture, citizen privacy is not more important than national security. Regulations still need to be in place so that citizens feel protected and respected, but safety is the …Read MoreWhen observing the big picture, citizen privacy is not more important than national security. Regulations still need to be in place so that citizens feel protected and respected, but safety is the number one priority. If there is a significant national security threat, the government needs to be able to take action in any way possible. Safeguarding innocent life is the most important thing. Read Less

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4. 145d ago

   This is a complex question to answer. There must be a balance between these two issues, and every single person would have a different view on the issue.

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