So how many different methods of “spying,” (oh, I mean “gathering intel,”) are there employed against the common citizen?
Probably more than I know about…
But it is pretty disheartening to know that some people don’t have a problem with it and elected officials are seemingly quiet about it. I understand that law enforcement and people who work to keep us safe like the “ease” of the information, but it’s that very “ease” that causes disquiet.
- recording of phone numbers, length of calls, and frequency (upon request content)
- it appears to include emails, internet usage
- documenting license plates and storing the data
- upon request logging postal service
- stores and phone apps gathering information from cell phones
So just what are the rights to privacy?
And just how much does the average citizen care? Personally, I find it chilling, especially when you consider how information was used against people historically. I sincerely hope that the lawsuits filed by the ACLU get somewhere, and that Congress reconsiders how much power they give the government. The system is of checks and balances, not a blank check of power. Citizens should stay informed, contact their elected representatives, and vote more than just during a presidential election.
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