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.
No, we should not be spying on our own citizens much less our allies.
No, because we should trust our allies.
Yes, but as discreetly as possible.
No, but allies should agree to the same.
No. If we are surveying our allies, are they really allies?
Yes, but it depends on how it's used.
Yes, but the NSA is corrupt and ineffective and needs to be reformed.
Don't have enough info for an informed opinion
Yes, and don't get caught doing so
Only if there is probable cause of suspected terrorist activity
Yes, because our allies likely have similar programs for surveilling us
Yes, with permission from the countries in question
Work together with allies.
This question doesnt specify who we were spying on in those countries like if we were spying on government officials and found nothing that's a problem but if it's just people that may be fine.
Yes, but this should only occur when we feel there is an actual threat to our country.
yes on all allies outside five eyes.
I dont feel we should but I understand why we do
Yes but only with cause
Yes, but only if information that has already been put out there leads to world domination or very high suspicion or a group or individual
Surveillance of our allies should only be surveillance of allied country population, not of their government, though I assume everyone is surveilling everyone at this point so the question seems moot.
No unless something changes where they stop acting as allies
If they do and they can’t be upset one other nation Spy on us
Yes, but keep it on the low so then allies won't suspect if we are monitoring or not. Because keeping track of what is said and exchanged is important especially so with other countries. We will also have to explain and justify why we are spying into account so allies won't have to worry or be bitter about it.
Yes, but only if we suspect they are helping a terrorist's nation
yes, if ally gives permission and if they are suspected to be unloyal
Yes, but only with permission from the foreign country so we can do a coordinated strike against the suspected terrorist. It's called being a good neighbor.
yeah, they spy on us too
Yes, if there is undeniable evidence that a threat to our national security is imminent in an allied country and we present it to the given country requesting their permission.
Decrease surveillance, and only if the country allows it.
Sure but doesn’t mean I like it
Yes, but should only take action when the threat intelligence is actionable.
Gain permission from allies so that it does not damage foreign relations but we also still have the information we need.
Yes, but only if there is suspicion of illegal or corrupt acts.
Yes, but only with the consent of the allies
I bet everyone else is secretly collecting intelligence on us as well. Espionage is a natural part of statecraft.
No, only with permission. Spying on our allies can severely damage our reputation abroad.
It's not our business unless any of our citizens directly involved.
Discussing covert ops is moronic
Only if there is threat of terrorist activity
Only when a reasonable and credible threat is apparent.
Whatever keeps us out of war. Or helps the american people
Yes, but only if agreements, contracts, and stipulations are agreed upon by the allies in question.
Only extremely suspected nations because spying on allies is not smart.
Yes Surveillance every country
Yes, in coordination with our allies
Yes but only if the ally is not behaving like an ally.
Yes, but deny it. What's the point otherwise
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Yes, but only with permission from the allied countries
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