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In reply to the discussion: Under what circumstances is spying acceptable or essential and why? [View all]Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)17. That covers a lot of it...
But what if we're talking intercepting communications among foreigners outside the United States?
Put another way, where do constitutional protections leave off?
Wrinkle: What about electronic communications originating in another country but accessible to someone in the U.S., bearing in mind that the server that holds the information might be off-shore.
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Do you mean warrantless surveillance of the citizens of your own country?
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2013
#1
If you could contain your snark and give a reasoned response, it would be welcomed.
Skidmore
Jun 2013
#7
So does this apply only to citizens? Does it apply only within our boundaries?
Skidmore
Jun 2013
#16
Why do you need to ask? We have lots of laws that cover legitmate spying on enemies.
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#33