9/11 Surveillance Programs And Ethical Dilemmas

For years prior to the terrorist events that occurred on September 11, 2001, the government currently had programs in place that were programs tracking private citizens' phone and internet use. These surveillance technologies being monitored were audio recordings, video recordings, databases, and other technologies. Although these programs were not considered a priority to the Federal Investigation Bureau, they soon became so after the attacks occurred., FBI Director Robert Mueller suggested that the government might have prevented the 9/11 terrorist attacks if more surveillance programs had been implemented prior to 2001. Many Americans feel that these programs set in place violates their amendment rights. Although there are many benefits to having these programs in place, some ethical …show more content…
The utilitarian approach proves the ethical choice that produces the greatest excess of benefits over harm. Unsecured wireless networks are used daily by people across the World and it transmit a vast amount of information on systems that are easily intercept able from hackers. The unsecured wireless internet has caused an increase in the creation of virtual data doubles. This is someone whose identity is stolen and is now vulnerable. Many people do not realize that by using this connection allows you to have whatever you have searched open for view from almost anyone. This is a form of monitoring, but you’re are unsure of whom is monitoring you. By knowing the FBI is monitoring your actions you are aware that you are under surveillance as opposed to not knowing who is when you’re simply using a free internet connection. Another ethical approach the Government has on surveillance is the fairness approach. This is the ethical choice that treats everyone the same and shows no favoritism or discrimination. The program the Government and the FBI use has trigger words that will send an immediate alert if someone is