Paranoia Over Government Surveillance

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The right to total privacy is one that has been echoing through the country’s grass roots and is now taking hold in forefront of American issues. Many argue that their privacy is constantly being invaded through day in and day out procedures without consent. Paranoia over government surveillance is steadily increasing and people are becoming weary of companies and establishments asking for personal information, but these fears are becoming gravely out of proportion. A certain amount of personal privacy invasion may be vital to our country and our security. While some people will sternly deny giving personal information away, it’s often taken to secure it and store our information away from the real predators who steal identities and other personal …show more content…

Also, cameras have become a more prevalent presence to help capture and record criminal acts, which helps ensure justice within our society. The sight of security cameras helps hoard off potential acts of violence, because the perpetrator fears being caught on the camera. Recently, the government has reinforced the constant surveillance of phone calls and text messages, as well as social media accounts. This isn’t to ease in on the drama between you or your co-worker, nor is it to find out the person you like in your class, but more serious situations. The government is heavily watching out for any terrorist dialogue to get an early jump on any potential attacks on the country. The current influx of security measures does much more to insure our safety as a nation, and as individuals than it does invade our …show more content…

Cameras can be found in hallways of most industrial, commercial, and private buildings. They are commonplace in the streets on traffic lights and poles, and can be made at tiny sizes to fit in the smallest of cracks and holes. Everyday objects can be “bugged” with cameras. All these major advancements in the technology of cameras ensure that any act against the country or any person can be recorded. For instance, cameras have been instrumental in catching speeding drivers who could potentially harm other innocent citizens. These clear and evident advantages should stand against the fears of the government using them to spy on civilians. As of now, cameras are outlawed in the most private of settings like a bathroom or a changing room. The idea of common households being full of government cameras is abstract and very

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