The debate that began three years ago after revelations about government surveillance has become more personal, now that smartphones are involved.
WASHINGTON - Three years ago, reeling from Edward J. Snowden's disclosure of the government's vast surveillance programs and uncertain how to respond, President Obama said he welcomed a vigorous public debate about the wrenching trade-offs between safeguarding personal privacy and tracking down potential terrorists.
"It's healthy for our democracy," he told reporters at the time. "I think it's a sign of maturity."
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