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.
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Deleted4yrs4Y
Only on suspected terrorism.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Only on individuals with terrorism ties.
@8ZL6BBD3yrs3Y
No, only if allies report acts and consent to spying
Deleted4yrs4Y
Only on individuals with ties to terrorism.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, and abolish the NSA, it is unconstitutional
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, only for terrorists.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Only on specific individuals
Deleted4yrs4Y
Only to combat terrorism.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Only over individuals not over the whole country
Deleted4yrs4Y
Yes, but only look at the suspicious activities.
Deleted3yrs3Y
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, if there is substantial evidence that a potential problem exists.
@3HNRB333yrs3Y
No, I believe that not only does it damage our relationships with our allies but we should be working with them if our goals are shared and not spying on them.
@558YLXV4yrs4Y
Yes, collecting intelligence against foreign nations, including allies and partners, is a normal and expected function of all States.
@8WNZXJ43yrs3Y
Only survey places that are more likely to have terrorists. Our allies are supposed to be our allies and we are supposed to all trust each other. We have a strong military if anything were to happen with an ally, but I'd hope we don't have to.
@6K36GJH4yrs4Y
No. Did the NSA prevent 9-11? The guy was in a sand bunker watching porn and playing Xbox, and we couldn't stop him.
@8TCG4TJ4yrs4Y
doesn't really effect me
@6HDD83R4yrs4Y
Yes, but only with the consent from the country in question, and should be allowed the option to withdraw their consent if necessary
@8WP9ZHD3yrs3Y
Yes, but to an extent. It helps find possible terrorist attacks but at the same time it's invading their personal rights. The US wouldn't want a foreign country to do that to them.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
No, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad, even though surveillance of all foreign countries could be essential to tracking potential terrorist threats.
@83MT9F64yrs4Y
No, we should only be surveying and spying on countries that are threats
@michaelconnely3yrs3Y
The question is too simplistic. I cannot answer in such a broad format.
@8SFDLS64yrs4Y
No, countries should instead work together to thwart terrorist threats as cooperation is the best option for rooting out such operations.
@michaelconnely3yrs3Y
The question has too many variables to answer completely.
@8MKJFKZ4yrs4Y
It depends if countries are monitoring us or have a history of terrorism. Before I form a full opinion I will have to do more research.
@8QNN3CF4yrs4Y
Yes but only if the country in question gives permission
@8TVYZQL4yrs4Y
Yes, but the U.S. should be open with their allies and gain their consent to do this.
@6HM8ZBP3yrs3Y
Yes, but only related to ongoing military and anti-terror operations, not political surveillance
@7W3SBDC4yrs4Y
Yes, we must do everything to protect homeland security, but these surveillance systems are not be abused.
@78S5M874yrs4Y
spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad. Lets be friends with everyone possible
@78S5M874yrs4Y
spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad. Lets leave every country alone, and be friends with everyone
@78S5M874yrs4Y
spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad. Lets create peace and be friends with every country in the world.
@89LDGSX4yrs4Y
Yes, but only on individuals with ties to terrorism, not whole countries with innocent civilians
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but the surveillance should be transparent with any information received regarding a potential terrorist threat shared with intelligence of the allied country
@8FPLGKD4yrs4Y
No, the US should instead open an international intelligence initiative to combat terrorism.
@8HDL7G84yrs4Y
Yes, but only to those who are dealing with or working with those who mean to harm the United States
@8KLLCKT4yrs4Y
Only with permission from its ally
@8L3W97X4yrs4Y
yes because if they decide to betray the us we would need to know
@8LSVCGK4yrs4Y
Yes, but those with terrorist ties, not innocent citizens
@kaparker4yrs4Y
No, but continue or start it if suspicious of terrorist or activity of any sort
@8PH55464yrs4Y
yes, but only on government enemies, not on common citizens
@8PSV2S44yrs4Y
Yes, but we should do so in cooperation with their NSA equivalents and in limited scope to include antiterrorism and criminal investigations only.
@8RG4NRY4yrs4Y
Yes, but only those that survey us.
@Maxx485038004yrs4Y
Yes, but the NSA should prioritize cyber-security, and defense strategies over surveillance.
@8TKFNNS4yrs4Y
No it should be replaced with a New Improved Alternative Version called American Overreach Security or known as AOS.
@8TWB9FX4yrs4Y
No, spying on our allies damages trust and our reputation
@8TXC7WM4yrs4Y
Only extremely suspected nations because spying on allies is an awful idea.
@8WPB2FQ3yrs3Y
Yes, surveillance of all foreign countries, but is have to be mutual, this is because it will give equality in the alliance
@8XTW3QC3yrs3Y
Yes, only if it is not one of the 6 in which we share intelligence
@8Y2PZNR3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with allies that we have worse ties with
@8Y6ZVGL3yrs3Y
Yes, but with the support and permission of said country when terrorist threats are suspected and/or threat to both the USA and ally.
