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In reply to the discussion: Please check in if you oppose the massive surveillance being conducted on American citizens [View all]Swede Atlanta
(3,596 posts)I am not opposed to increased surveillance due to the threat of both domestic and foreign terrorism.
But it needs to be done in a way that is
(a) Consistent with the Constitution
(b) Is enacted and implemented with a reasonable degree of transparency (sorry the argument "it's secret" means we don't tell you shit doesn't fly with me)
(c) Is subject to MEANINGFUL oversight, i.e. not just Congress (notoriously corrupt) but also an independent body reviews the procedures for preventing misuse, etc.
(d) No private contractors are used for this purpose. This is a "ministerial" function and is not eligible to be outsourced
(e) The law should be subject to immediate repeal based on certain verifiable triggers and never in effect for more than 24 months without a need for re-authorization