The cache of documents revealed by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden disclosed that the U.S. used surveillance methods to monitor the emails and phone calls of its closest foreign allies including Germany, France and Brazil. The revelations have severely damaged the U.S.'s relationship with these countries even though State Department officials have insisted that these surveillance programs have thwarted many terrorist threats worldwide.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No
@9FPKTVTRepublican2mos2MO
they are spying on our calls i get your the government but thats privet what we all do with our time
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes
@9G85YS82mos2MO
Two-thirds of Americans think there aren't enough restrictions on what kinds of data can be gathered, and the majority of people oppose the government gathering large amounts of data on its inhabitants. However, Americans generally accept the surveillance of suspected terrorists' communications. Here is a summary of what is known concerning perceptions of American government surveillance both domestically and abroad:
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats
@9FPTQ3L2mos2MO
Because spying on people is morally and ethically wrong and the intelligence we have in place is enough. The NSA should not have the right to spy on both U.S. citizens and foreigners.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad
@9G85YS82mos2MO
The NSA, FBI, and CIA gather and sift through American citizens' overseas emails, internet calls, and chats without a warrant under the unlawful monitoring program known as PRISM. At least nine significant internet companies participated in the program when Edward Snowden revealed it in 2013, including Facebook, Google, Apple, and Skype. Today, it most certainly comprises a larger number of businesses.
@8T7CGV92yrs2Y
Yes surveillance all countries
Probably yes -- all nations do this, yes?
@chickentaco3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with the permission of the ally in question so long as they can do the same with us, and only target individuals or organizations with suspected ties to terrorists/subversive movements.
@8T9C8C62yrs2Y
Yes and surveillance all countries
@9D8GBQR4mos4MO
Yes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats and increase surveillance on drug traffickers and on sex and slave traffickers
@9GN5KWP1mo1MO
Yes, as long as they can do the same to us and a warrant is acquired that proves the surveilled target’s link to criminal or terrorist interests
No, abolish the NSA and rely on the UN
@99MZDHJ9mos9MO
Yes, with permission of Allies and provide full disclosure/transparency
@8VRZR7F2yrs2Y
No surveillance all countries
@8FPV2PP3yrs3Y
yeah, they spy on us too
@8FDBQVN3yrs3Y
I bet everyone else is secretly collecting intelligence on us as well. Espionage is a natural part of statecraft.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with permission from the allied countries
@9CFSCL7 6mos6MO
No we should not be spying on our allies. This is a blatant abuse of trust and will reduce future trust and cooperation. We should be using our intelligence agencies to cooperate with those of our allies in order to combat terrorism. And as for those who have no interest in combating terrorism such as Pakistan for example, we shouldn't be allies with them any more.
@PolityPioneer6mos6MO
I agree that mutual trust is vital in maintaining strong alliances. A great example of successful cooperation between intelligence agencies is the "Five Eyes" alliance, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. These countries share signals intelligence with each other, allowing for a more comprehensive approach to tackling global threats like terrorism. In your opinion, should the U.S. consider expanding this type of cooperation to include more allies, or is the current model sufficient?
@9CFSCL7 6mos6MO
I like the current model for now, but we should definitely look into exploring expansion of this cooperation, as long as new allies in this agreement would be trustworthy.
@9HBZSD44 days4D
Intelligence surveillance of allies can be crucial in areas of the world where the ally in question may not be 100% forthright with intelligence sharing.
@9H6W4CM1wk1W
I don’t really care what the NSA does honestly. They can keep doing it or they can stop it doesn’t make a difference to me
@9H5VH622wks2W
Yes, as long as they can do the same to us and if a warrant is acquired showing clear probable cause of criminal/terrorist activity
@9H5RMCS2wks2W
Yes it's a necessary evil but the U.S should be willing to share and information with the country in question
@9H45VCN2wks2W
Yes. Knowledge is power. While there are instances, current and past, that knowledge is used for the wrong reasons or without the full context, knowing nothing is a serious disadvantage domestically and globally. Just as much as you should know your enemy, you should know your friends. To expect them to not do the same is foolish, and leaves you vulnerable.
@9GY2P7X3wks3W
yes but keep it quiet and on teh down low so that we can better our reputation withour allies and keep tracking potential terrorist threats
@9GS24XC4wks4W
spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad so we should give that info to the leaders of that country as well.
@9GRCVCTIndependent4wks4W
It depends how we are allied with them from and if they seem like a threat. The NSA has a history of corruptness so no for direct allies unless we reform it.
@9GQ2L6V4wks4W
Yes, as long as they can do the same to us, and the agency acquires a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity in allied nations. Blanket surveillance should be ended.
I don't really know, maybe you could try and if you don't get a lot of likes then don't do it anymore.
Yes, but only with a warrant that reasonably proves that the targets are criminal or terroristic in nature
@9GDMX4S1mo1MO
Yes, as long as they can do the same to us and only surveil only on surveillance organizations with a criminal or terroristic history
@9GCF69R2mos2MO
Maintain Plausible Deniability and don't make it blatant as it's a lot easier for an attack to come from those governments both officially in the case of a war or by terroristic means.
@9G9FJDZ 2mos2MO
While I do think that spying on our allies is incredibly disrespectful, I do like how it says that it has thwarted terrorist threats worldwide.
No, but open communications with allies for them to share reports of what they have found from their own results.
@9FQ87LD2mos2MO
Yes, foreign surveillance is essential if the US wants to remain a major player in the world.
@9FQ29HH2mos2MO
Yes on mutual agreement maybe
@9FPJHDW2mos2MO
Only if for potential terrorists threats
@9FPJRMX2mos2MO
Yes but with permission from the allies we survey
@9FPHT6M2mos2MO
The US no longer has any allies, only enemies and puppets
@9FNQS622mos2MO
I think it should be minimized. Unless they are hearing about allies planning things they should not check.
@9FNPRQZ 2mos2MO
Only use for potential terrorist threats. Make it clear that we do not spy on allies.
@9FNGHF32mos2MO
I think there should only be NSA surveillance if needed.
@9FN8XG32mos2MO
I want to say no. But everybody is spying on everybody and we don't want to be blindsided I guess.
@9FN25WR2mos2MO
Everyone else surveils each other, it is nothing new. The ethical aspect is using it for corrupt political and economic means
@9FMD38B2mos2MO
Yes allow as long as we allow them to do the same to us
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