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In reply to the discussion: Under what circumstances is spying acceptable or essential and why? [View all]Skidmore
(37,364 posts)20. These are still legitimate questions.
Apply this process to a hostile or belligerent nation for me. If you believe 100% in these principles, you should be able to describe a process which accounts for the most difficult of scenarios.
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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