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.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but the surveillance should be transparent with any information received regarding a potential terrorist threat shared with intelligence of the allied country
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
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.
@3HNRB332yrs2Y
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.
@michaelconnely2yrs2Y
The question is too simplistic. I cannot answer in such a broad format.
@8ZL6BBD2yrs2Y
No, only if allies report acts and consent to spying
@michaelconnely2yrs2Y
The question has too many variables to answer completely.
@6HM8ZBP2yrs2Y
Yes, but only related to ongoing military and anti-terror operations, not political surveillance
@8Y6ZVGL2yrs2Y
Yes, but with the support and permission of said country when terrorist threats are suspected and/or threat to both the USA and ally.
Deleted2yrs2Y
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.
@8Y2PZNR2yrs2Y
Yes, but only with allies that we have worse ties with
@8XTW3QC2yrs2Y
Yes, only if it is not one of the 6 in which we share intelligence
@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.
@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.
@8WPB2FQ3yrs3Y
Yes, surveillance of all foreign countries, but is have to be mutual, this is because it will give equality in the alliance
@8TWB9FX3yrs3Y
No, spying on our allies damages trust and our reputation
@8TXC7WM3yrs3Y
Only extremely suspected nations because spying on allies is an awful idea.
@8TVYZQL3yrs3Y
Yes, but the U.S. should be open with their allies and gain their consent to do this.
@8TKFNNS3yrs3Y
No it should be replaced with a New Improved Alternative Version called American Overreach Security or known as AOS.
@6K36GJH3yrs3Y
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.
@8TCG4TJ3yrs3Y
doesn't really effect me
@8SFDLS63yrs3Y
No, countries should instead work together to thwart terrorist threats as cooperation is the best option for rooting out such operations.
@Maxx485038003yrs3Y
Yes, but the NSA should prioritize cyber-security, and defense strategies over surveillance.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Only over individuals not over the whole country
@8RG4NRY3yrs3Y
Yes, but only those that survey us.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but only look at the suspicious activities.
@89LDGSX3yrs3Y
Yes, but only on individuals with ties to terrorism, not whole countries with innocent civilians
Deleted3yrs3Y
Only on individuals with ties to terrorism.
@8QNN3CF3yrs3Y
Yes but only if the country in question gives permission
Deleted3yrs3Y
Only to combat terrorism.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Only on individuals with terrorism ties.
@8LSVCGK3yrs3Y
Yes, but those with terrorist ties, not innocent citizens
Deleted3yrs3Y
Only on suspected terrorism.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, and abolish the NSA, it is unconstitutional
@8PSV2S43yrs3Y
Yes, but we should do so in cooperation with their NSA equivalents and in limited scope to include antiterrorism and criminal investigations only.
@83MT9F63yrs3Y
No, we should only be surveying and spying on countries that are threats
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, only for terrorists.
@8PH55463yrs3Y
yes, but only on government enemies, not on common citizens
Deleted3yrs3Y
Only on specific individuals
@7W3SBDC3yrs3Y
Yes, we must do everything to protect homeland security, but these surveillance systems are not be abused.
@6HDD83R3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with the consent from the country in question, and should be allowed the option to withdraw their consent if necessary
@kaparker3yrs3Y
No, but continue or start it if suspicious of terrorist or activity of any sort
@8MKJFKZ3yrs3Y
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.
@8L3W97X4yrs4Y
yes because if they decide to betray the us we would need to know
@78S5M874yrs4Y
spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad. Lets create peace and be friends with every country in the world.
@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 be friends with everyone possible
@8KLLCKT4yrs4Y
Only with permission from its ally
@558YLXV4yrs4Y
Yes, collecting intelligence against foreign nations, including allies and partners, is a normal and expected function of all States.
@8HDL7G84yrs4Y
Yes, but only to those who are dealing with or working with those who mean to harm the United States
