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I think they just reflect what the people want. In other words, a majority of American population does not want overhaul of NSA program. Right or wrong we will
by enlightenedfool 12y ago
I think they just reflect what the people want. In other words, a majority of American population does not want overhaul of NSA program. Right or wrong we will see in the future.
- krapp 12y agoYes and no. The parties have successfully rigged the system such that they only need to cater to lobbyists, and the extremist wings of their respective parties, to maintain power. It really wouldn't matter what the majority of Americans believed, notwithstanding that a majority of Americans probably would view the NSA programs as, at worst, a necessary evil. You also have to take into account the politics approaching the upcoming presidential election.
- bavcyc 12y agoMatt Taibbi is a good writer to read in regards to how Washington really works. I can't remember which of his books had the best example, but the system is broke.
- waterlesscloud 12y agoSome sort of NSA data collection reform has been supported in polls pretty consistently around 60-70%. Americans want something done.