Pros And Cons Of Internet Surveillance

There are many sides and views making surveillance of the internet and the right to privacy very controversial topic. Many people believe that tracking our internet usage is an invasion of privacy and will eventually lead to the government to take control of even more than just the internet and others view it as modern trade and it’s the key to keeping our nation safe. People also feel that too much surveillance leaves a nation without any privacy and others argue that a world with cameras everywhere is a safer and holds everyone accountable for their wrongdoings. Using the critical process, I will effectively share why I think internet surveillance is a necessary resource in ensuring the safety of all Americans. With the countless terrorist attacks on U.S. soil and the increase in technology, the only way for Americans to remain safe is to continue with the measures NSA takes to ensure that we are all safe.
Cell phones send out signals that tag the location of the user, Google searches are recorded, social media outlets capture every detail you post and now all of the photos taken have the date, time and location of the moment it was taken embedded into the photo. Our daily drive in the car is basically tracked using cameras on traffic lights and security cameras on buildings. After interconnecting cell phones and cameras it’s easy for anyone to know what you do daily. There are even databases that track and record our choice of what we watch on TV or Netflix; so that really leaves very little that the government does not keep an eye on. Our internet usage is also being monitored via the
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