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
@9FPKTVTRepublican7mos7MO
they are spying on our calls i get your the government but thats privet what we all do with our time
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes
@9G85YS86mos6MO
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
@9FPTQ3L7mos7MO
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
@9G85YS86mos6MO
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.
@8T7CGV93yrs3Y
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.
@8T9C8C63yrs3Y
Yes and surveillance all countries
@9D8GBQR8mos8MO
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
@9GN5KWP6mos6MO
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
@9HNVCYJ4mos4MO
No, there should be clear communication of all actions, including ones detrimental to other allies, between allies
No, abolish the NSA and rely on the UN
@99MZDHJ1yr1Y
Yes, with permission of Allies and provide full disclosure/transparency
@8VRZR7F3yrs3Y
No surveillance all countries
@8FPV2PP4yrs4Y
yeah, they spy on us too
@8FDBQVN4yrs4Y
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 10mos10MO
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.
@PolityPioneer10mos10MO
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 10mos10MO
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.
@9LJ2D4S4 days4D
The possibility that keeping surveillance on our allies will damage our reputation with others will always be there. However, the protection of the people is valued not only physically, but online as well.
@9LH6C43Republican5 days5D
Yes, but they should communicate with the other countries and share intelligence with each other to have a better chance of stopping any potential terrorist threats.
Yes, but if we suspect that they aren’t being loyal and true to us or if we suspect foul play like a planned attack on us
@9JW87V62mos2MO
Yes, but only if they can do the same to us and with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal or terrorist activity in an allied nation
Yes, some of our alleged allies are not really allies, and the surveillance helps determine who is and who isn't a real ally.
@9J9C7C53mos3MO
Yes, within reason of the allies knowing what is happening and we are doing it for protective reasons only.
@9J8B3YH3mos3MO
No, spying on allies damages our reputation and relationship. I don't believe it's been shown to increase our allies awareness of any threats they didn't know about, nor increased our safety here. If that's not correct, the NSA better suddenly become much more transparent on exactly what and who was thwarted world wide. If shown that some areas have found assistance with it, it could continue there with their knowledge and cooperation.
@9J79XYY3mos3MO
This issue is kind of a wacky one. I know people think spying is bad. But EVERYONE does it. and trust me when we do gather intelligence that our allies are unaware of that could possibly prevent an attack they are surely grateful when we share that information with them. As we would welcome any head's up that they want to share with us.
@9J4ZH6W3mos3MO
Only in a joint operation with our allies otherwise no because it would damage our relations with our allies.
@9J24WZM3mos3MO
it can help to prevent potential terrorism, but its also a major privacy invasion over somewhere we have no business in.
@9HZLFFB3mos3MO
Yes, to an extent like they have information/proof that there is a potential terrorist threat for them to spy
@9HWCQLT3mos3MO
Unless there is a major threat to us that involves that country such as a cult or a terrorist group we do not have the right to be spying on our allies.
@9HVLXGX3mos3MO
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence there is a terrorist threat in that country and the country is notified of it.
@9G7P69D 3mos3MO
Yes, even your friends can turn on you, but continue to foster strong relationships with these countries and keep them close.
@9HT9SDJ3mos3MO
Yes, but not to the point where everyday civilians are being watched every second they leave their house.
@9HPVRBR4mos4MO
Yes and no, we should still have some surveillance of countries to prevent terrorist attacks, but spying on our allies can damage our relations with them.
@9HNPFFT4mos4MO
No, there are other ways to gather the intel, the NSA could be abolished to reduce government spending.
@9HKVHBQ4mos4MO
Yes, but the NSA should work in greater cooperation with its allies so they understand some parts of the NSA missions.
@9HKN5QW4mos4MO
I wish we did not have to use NSA surveillance on our Allies, but there has been proof of our Allies using similar sources to spy on us and our activities. In a world where no one can trust each other fully, then why should we different? Especially in order to protect our National Security.
@9HGKY6C4mos4MO
No, if a different way to look out for terrorists is possible or could be made, then that would be better than keeping surveillance on random people that could not even be associated with anything relating to terrorism
@9HG45YW4mos4MO
No, if there should be surveillance, perhaps it should have its allies on board as well since they share the enemy.
@9HBZSD45mos5MO
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.
@9H5VH625mos5MO
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
@9H5RMCS5mos5MO
Yes it's a necessary evil but the U.S should be willing to share and information with the country in question
@9H45VCN5mos5MO
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.
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