Edward Snowden Right To Privacy Essay

The logic behind Edward Snowden’s quote is quite simple and explains a misconstrued and misunderstood concept of privacy. At first glance, the argument of government surveillance seems fairly logical. The government is basically operating a counterterrorism program on everyone. but law abiding citizens shouldn't be worry by this massive surveillance. This notion of “nothing to hide” if examined thoroughly, you can find some major misconceptions. This idea of “if you have nothing to hide you shouldn’t worry” falsely insinuates that privacy is sought exclusively by criminals. But in reality, look at our lives we do many things in privacy. Whether it's picking our nose, talking out loud to ourselves, or simply conversing with our family. Are these things criminal acts and illegal activities? If privacy is seen as wrong, why do we choose to have curtains or shades in our homes? shouldn’t we all be comfortable leaving in a see through home then? All these things are ways to safeguard our privacy, they are not precursors of illicit activity. One …show more content…
Those who can’t comprehend that, well basically can’t comprehend basic human rights. There is no need for someone to have to justify their rights in any way. The loss of privacy eventually leads to the loss of many other rights like freedom. We must remember rights are an important entitlement that occurs between citizens and its government that has power over them. When the government uses its power it’s our rights that are supposed to limit that power so it’s not overreached. It’s our responsibility to look after them whether we use them or not in order to keep a fair balance. When we no longer look after our rights ordinary citizens fall victim to exploitation. In the end, if we don’t look after our own freedoms no one