Until when do we as citizens of the United States of America wait to consider our nation to be tyrannical? Does this invasion of privacy truly ensure our safety or does it impose on it? The intention of these cameras are good; however, the actual outcome is fallible. The use of surveillance cameras is discriminatory and this kind of outcome is unjust for the people of the United States; it treads on our right to ‘Safety and Happiness’, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, ” That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” So if this is the case, that our government is becoming tyrannical, should we be making the effort to change this? We must, this kind of act from our government is unjust; change must occur for the benefit of the people of the United States of America.
3 thoughts on “Privacy in America”
Hey Rafael,
I agree with your viewpoint that privacy is important for the individual. However, I would like to point out that some people may feel safe under surveillance,especially under the impression that cameras are deterrents of crime or public malicious behavior. At this point it would meet both the right to safety and happiness for this individual with this impression. Given this, to what extent is the government obliged to serve the rights of this individual versus the individual who seeks privacy?
Good evening Rafael,
I am having trouble understanding your argument as it doesn’t really support itself. I say this because, although you briefly mention that the issue with surveillance cameras is that they are used to be “discriminatory”. There is no sort of evidence on why you believe this to be correct which dismantles your supporting sentences since there is no description of why “safety and happiness” are being suppressed or impeded on. I do agree that they may be issues with the surveillance systems particularly those concerning the NSA and their invasion of our privacy through monitoring private messages. However, a counter-argument can also be made stating that the NSA is doing so to protect our safety and happiness.
We are living in a time were privacy is highly valued. Every electronic devices have a camera and can be used to monitor us. However, in order to ensure our safely and happiness, we must give up some part of our privacy. I would like to think that the government’s surveillance main purpose is to ensure safety and monitor against malicious actions and not using it for any other purpose that would degrade us or anything else. When being used correctly surveillance bring about safety and security. I guess it’s our job to believe in the government and believe that they will do the right things for the people.
Hey Rafael,
I agree with your viewpoint that privacy is important for the individual. However, I would like to point out that some people may feel safe under surveillance,especially under the impression that cameras are deterrents of crime or public malicious behavior. At this point it would meet both the right to safety and happiness for this individual with this impression. Given this, to what extent is the government obliged to serve the rights of this individual versus the individual who seeks privacy?
Good evening Rafael,
I am having trouble understanding your argument as it doesn’t really support itself. I say this because, although you briefly mention that the issue with surveillance cameras is that they are used to be “discriminatory”. There is no sort of evidence on why you believe this to be correct which dismantles your supporting sentences since there is no description of why “safety and happiness” are being suppressed or impeded on. I do agree that they may be issues with the surveillance systems particularly those concerning the NSA and their invasion of our privacy through monitoring private messages. However, a counter-argument can also be made stating that the NSA is doing so to protect our safety and happiness.
We are living in a time were privacy is highly valued. Every electronic devices have a camera and can be used to monitor us. However, in order to ensure our safely and happiness, we must give up some part of our privacy. I would like to think that the government’s surveillance main purpose is to ensure safety and monitor against malicious actions and not using it for any other purpose that would degrade us or anything else. When being used correctly surveillance bring about safety and security. I guess it’s our job to believe in the government and believe that they will do the right things for the people.