I am curious as to what people think of the issue of national security vs. privacy in light of the recent revelations.
In the railroad and roads newsgroups, there was a discussion on the issue of the rights of photographers to take pictures of public works vs. the need for security of those works against terrorists. Some facilities (highway toll roads, transit agencies) do not allow photography from public safe locations which traditionally was a absolute right.
I myself aren't sure. I don't agree with either extremes--the govt must have some limitations on citizen spying and we must preserve our long existing rights, but the govt does need the power and ability to spy on potential terrorists to protect us.
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