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Americans Not Bothered by NSA Spying

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the getting-the-government-they-deserve dept.

Snap E Tom writes "According to a Washington Post poll, a majority (63%) of Americans 'said they found the NSA program to be an acceptable way to investigate terrorism.' A slightly higher majority would not be bothered if the NSA collected personal calls that they made. Even though the program has received bi-partisan criticism from Congress, it appears that the public values security over privacy."

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  1. Freedom and Security by pizza_milkshake · · Score: 0, Redundant

    "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

  2. Re:Done by Phone? by mwvdlee · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Washington Post: Hello, we're doing a survey. Would you mind if we recorded this phone conversation?
    Citizin: No, go right ahead.
    Washington Post: Thank you.
    *click*

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