Topic #3: Should we give up our individual privacy for the safety of the nation?
Yes, we should give it up.
Side Score: 16
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No, we should not give it up.
Side Score: 6
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We should give up privacy for the security of the nation, as it helps solve and prevent crimes, helps ensure your individual safety and the safety of a nation and its allies. For example, the PRISM surveillance system of the NSA has help stop 50 terror and crime threats not just in the USA but also in countries like Germany. Side: Yes, we should give it up.
“lives have been saved” because of the cautious execution of the surveillance systems. “We know of at least 50 threats that have been averted” not just in the United States, but in countries around the world, including Germany.” -Quote From National Security Agency Director Gen. Keith Alexander.
Supporting Evidence:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/
Side: Yes, we should give it up.
Argument #2. 72% of Americans are in favor of surveillance in public areas and 56% of Americans don’t believe the government has gone too far in protecting the country. Supporting argument: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/ and http://www.nj.com/news/index. Side: Yes, we should give it up.
Surveillance in public areas is very effective, 6 Crimes a day solved by cctv, this shows how mass surveillance has benefited society. For example, the infamou London Nail bomber was solved in part by a cctv footage. If it weren't for cctv cameras many crimes would take much longer or be impossible to solve, allowing the perpetrator to attach again or not be brought to justice. Side: Yes, we should give it up.
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Opening Statement: Imagine if, randomly, in the middle of the night, a SWAT team burst into your house, without a warrant, and started "collecting evidence", and immediately arrested you. The Fourth Amendment prevents this from becoming a reality Side: No, we should not give it up.
We are not saying they can arrest whoever they want to. We are simply saying "if you don't have anything to hide, you have nothing to fear." So a police officer could not arrest whoever they wanted to without proof or evidence that the person has broken the law. Side: Yes, we should give it up.
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