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.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs
No, and abolish the NSA
@ISIDEWITH9yrs
Yes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats
@ISIDEWITH9yrs
No, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad
@8T7CGV92yrs
Yes surveillance all countries
@8T9C8C62yrs
Yes and surveillance all countries
@98WR6NX5hrs
Decrease surveillance but do not abolish it.
@98W7CKQ1 day
Morally no, but that’s the name of the game.
@98VND7M2 days
Morally, it's wrong, but practically, it's vital. I'd have to say yes, but I don't feel good about it.
@98TGR6L4 days
Light surveillance wont hurt but don't probe very far without cause.
@98T6HVF5 days
Yes, because it is decreasing terrorist attacks but keep in communication with the Nations.
@98SBFGX1wk
If there is a time of crisis or the U.S. belives that their allies are possibly betraying them then yes but if neither of those things are happening in the moment than no.
@98SB74W1wk
No, because the US doesn't like it when other countries do it to us.
@98S4ZQV1wk
No, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad. More policy should go toward our engagement with any other country to keep this from being an issue regardless of what they are doing.
@98PYSGN2wks
Yes, however limit the access which the USA has into certain governments with consent given. However, if there is a potential threat to National Security detected, then the NSA should be given free rein to investigate the threat.
@98P4FYC2wks
No abolish it and stop spying on our allies since it’s severally damaging our reputation abroad.
In certain circumstances, I think it makes sense to, when there is a direct threat. but, we should trust our allies a little bit and only use surveillance when we must.
I feel that some surveillance is necessary for stopping possible attacks, but it should be discussed more thoroughly with our government's officials and allies.
@98NQVQM2wks
Yes, however limit the access which the USA has into certain governments with consent given. However if there is a potential threat to National Security detected, then the NSA should be given free reign to investigate the threat.
@98MMNP32wks
Yes, but I think it should be restricted.
@98M8DLV3wks
not untill they do something sketchey first
@98LGQJ23wks
Yes, but with the permission of countries in question
@98JXWHY3wks
Allies should only be questioned and investigated when there is suspicion of them making terrorist attacks.
@98JXRK93wks
I feel if there is a very reasonable suspicion then yes.
@98JFPNR3wks
The NSA already monitors US citizens why not throw allies in the mix.
The NSA should of course only be used for good. If we can't use it for good, then we shouldn't use it, but we unfortunately cannot trust the NSA to always do that even if they plan on it. This is the reality we live in.
@98GPGLH1mo
No I don’t always support the NSA only when is checking potential terrorist/threats
@7JCKZW31mo
No, only if their is reason to suspect activity against the US
No, but we should combine our surveillance efforts with them
@98G5NZT1mo
Yes, but both under the approval of that country's government and if there is a substantial terrorist threat in that said country.
Yes, but those surveilled have a right to know when and why otherwise private data is collected or accessed
@98F47RM1mo
I do not have enough information about the matter to provide a proper opinion.
@98DRS8T1mo
I dont have an exact opinion or stance on this matter. As such, i am neutral towards this
@98D7DRZ1mo
It’s nice to know what is going on in other countries but it would be smart to keep it discrete
@98CQG731mo
only if they think they could be doing something against us
@98CQDXT1mo
We should openly talk about it not hide it and spy.
@98CKYP61mo
Observational data collected at the NSA needs to be accessible for the relevant Departments for real time applications. Secondarily it must be preserved for declassification later; providing invaluable access to researchers in the future who will utilize data to find more accurate generalizations and valuable data points.
@95L866M2mos
Yes, but only with the consent of the ally in question
@98C5K5R2mos
yes but not surveillance the government of the U.S. allies but the allies' citizens with our allies' consent.
@98B6C4J2mos
Yes, but work along side these allies to maximize information.
@988WB9N2mos
we shouldn't care what others do or have allies,use our resources to protect our country
@988NPSL2mos
Should not be active surveillance but there should be check ins
@988MC5M2mos
Yes, and abolish the NSA
@988GDKL2mos
Not unless the country is suspected to do something that could harm America or if it's doing some sketchy things.
No, but if there is a suspected danger in a foreign country, we should get permission to do some surveillance.
@986XYWV2mos
No, unless there is a possible terrorist threat.
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