Pros And Cons Of The National Security Agency

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The National Security Agency in America has a "president's surveillance program" since the unfortunate events of 9/11. This program is still very classified but, has been leaked multiple times to the public. When it was first mentioned in 2005, President Bush mentioned that it was only a terrorist surveillance program as it watches from 500-100 people in America only. Although this is true, this is not the full story. This program actually takes in information from many innocent individuals across America. When we send emails or use other forms of technology and communication methods, the information travels from the device through fiber optics cables to the other person you are speaking with

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