Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

If they are employed by the stae and its a work phone yes anything else you are going into dictorship

Yes, the option should be available in order to combat terrorism, but this should be done with independent oversight, and a warrant from a judge should be required in order to monitor a given individual from the public.

Yes, but only in extreme circumstances and must be approved by a judge and must be done so against a person suspected of a serious crime

They should not monitor phone call or emails. However, if a person has history of criminal activities and terrorism. They have lost their rights to privacy therefore, it should be monitored

No, because even if that could be useful in certain circumstances, it is too great of a risk if it falls into the wrong hands

Yes but ONLY for those who may be involved in terrorism or crime. If no evidence can be found after a period of a month or two then all surveillance must be stopped at once.

No, unless they have a court order and limited to individual persons suspected of a crime.

Yes, but only by court order and limited to individual persons suspected of a crime.

Yes, to counteract subterfuge by foreign by US Jewish interests and Israel (and possibly others less powerful/capable of subterfuge).

Yes, but only by a court order and against a target reasonably suspected of serious criminal activity

Only if they need to.

Only in extraordinary circumstances where public safety is in danger

If they need to

If they need to.

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds and a court order is also necessary

Imagine your life as an open book; how would that change the way you communicate online?

If your safety was at stake, would you be willing to give up some privacy, and where do you draw the line?

What would you do if you found out your personal messages were being monitored to prevent potential crimes?

Would you accept more government surveillance if it significantly decreased acts of terror?

How does the possibility of having your digital footprint monitored affect your sense of freedom and trust in the government?

In a digital age filled with threats, should privacy still be considered an unalienable right?

Have you ever felt like your privacy was compromised, and if so, what should be the limits of that invasion?

How would you feel if your personal conversations were listened to without your consent for national security?

When, if ever, do you believe the benefits of surveillance outweigh the right to privacy?

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds or suspected terrorism

Does the thought of being watched or listened to by someone you don't know make you uncomfortable, and why?