Do you worry that your government is spying on you?
360681
IF it is done legally, then no.  As long as the spying is consistant with Constitutional protections against unwarrented intrusions into my private life, then I won't worry.  Let the government agencies get warrents first.
78346
Of course.  That is what has made me laugh about this wire tapping NSA situation.  We have been watched since the government realized years and years ago they can't trust the american people. Every thing you do is recorded and stored somewhere.  We are being watched and we will always be watched.
111405
Let's not be naive, what is right or legal will not stop those with power from learning what they want to know. Our technological advances in the field of communications have presented an irresistible opportunity for those with power to abuse our rights. Our only hope for the future is that these powers are somewhat benevolent torward us. The only place you can know,... really know, that you have privacy, is the thoughts in your head.
602910
I think the Feds are out there to get you. Make sure you wear your tin foil hat. C ya.
427729
If the spouse has done something to make you suspicious, it is okay to snoop. How else are you going to find out if something is going on or not? You certainly won't get a straight answer out of them and if they are trying to hide something, they will try to cover their tracks better because they'll think you're on to them. So when you feel suspicious, you should snoop right away - don't give them the chance to hide any evidence. You will either confirm your suspicions or realize that you were overreacting.
266490
no, any more than they should have the right to listen in on my phone conversations, sift through my trash, or stand outside my window at night with a cup up against my wall.\n\nit's privacy, and it's reasonable to expect it while you're in the comfort of your own home.  any invasions of my privacy are not explained to my satisfaction by someone's excuse that they are doing it to 'protect me'.  i feel i have a right to be free from 'unreasonable searches and seizures', and monitoring my online communication IS unreasonable, in my book.
894187
The UK government monitors everyone and everything. We are the most spied upon people on earth. Even North Korea are in awe of the UK government. Not only are mosques monitored, There are special informers everywhere to grass on you. There are Phone numbers to report crime, litter, drugs, recycling avoidance, illegal immigrants, suspicious this or that - everything. Its a b***dy nightmare. Most people want to get out.
733356
If I lost any rights from the Patriot Act, I haven't noticed.  I have nothing to hide.  I'm not plotting againts our government.  Nor am I sympathizing with terrorists.  So, what's the big deal?  If it's not affecting you, why worry about it?\n\nDon't forget, the Patriot Act was the first act in recent history to pass unanimously in both houses of congress.
639222
Last time I checked, over 60% of americans approve of warrantless spying by the gov't.  Oh well, we get the gov't we deserve.  \n\nMore americans should read 1984, Animal Farm and a history of the US Constitution.  They would change their attitude.
111041
No its completely different. Peeping Tom's and stalkers have bad intentions where as wrong or right spying on american citizens is meant for safety.
985191
Sounds like paranoia to me.\n\nCoach
264150
Yes, with warrants.  But if you are suspected of terrorist ties, they might monitor you without a warrant.
1129637
its NSA and no their not concerned with you
882397
I wouldnt be surprised if its being monitored by "big brother"\nEverything else in our lives is being m,onitored.\nThis tyrannical govt would love to know where our interest lay as individuals.\nAnd in fact , this forum is an excellent and pure way for ppl to give their views without fear of attention from work colleagues or friends that have succumbed to the pc and thought police.
89414
You need to use a good service provider, with a good anti-spy program. And don't give out your personal information.
368046
There are none.  You work at your employer's property, using their property.  They can monitor your emails, web surfing, calls, visitors.  In most states, they can video or audio tape you without notifying you first.\n\nUnfortunately, big brother may not be the government, but he is your employer.
1084386
Yes.  I work in politics (as a legislative aide) and I believe there are conspiracies going on at many levels of government.  In the course of my work I have witnessed a government that is corrupt and riddled with conspiracies ... I even get emails inviting me to the secret meetings (I'm being totally honest here), but I don't go as I don't want to be involved in it.\n\nHere is a good article about conspiracy:\nhttp://www.thenewamerican.com/artman/publish/article_125.shtml