Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety”. Three years ago, after the Edward Snowden revealed the massive surveillance program conducted by the U.S. Government, made it clear that we are living in an age where our information is being stored digitally. This had resulted in an ongoing debate between on balancing of national security and civil liberties. The government, however, argues that it is necessary to give up some privacy in order to obtain security which would allow them to combat terrorism.
In this privacy vs security dispute, a division exists between exists between generations, income, and race. Millennials were born into an age of technology. For Millennials modern technology is personal computers, smart phones and the Internet. A study found that “More than 74 percent feel that new technology makes their lives easier, and 54 percent feel new technology helps them be closer to their friends and family. Millenials are embracing technology and it is playing an integral role in their daily lives. Beyond connecting with friends, Millennials are using technology to handle their finances, and trade online. Since all the surveillance takes place on the Internet, Millennials are opposed to …show more content…
They believe that these surveillance programs increase invasive government outreach. The studies conducted demonstrate that the more security that is implemented, the fewer Americans begin to feel comfortable with it. The reason people are worried about these activities is because they are unaware of what can be collected and used against them in the future. Those who support increased surveillance believe that it is necessary to give up civil liberties in order to prevent potential terrorist
In this privacy vs security dispute, a division exists between exists between generations, income, and race. Millennials were born into an age of technology. For Millennials modern technology is personal computers, smart phones and the Internet. A study found that “More than 74 percent feel that new technology makes their lives easier, and 54 percent feel new technology helps them be closer to their friends and family. Millenials are embracing technology and it is playing an integral role in their daily lives. Beyond connecting with friends, Millennials are using technology to handle their finances, and trade online. Since all the surveillance takes place on the Internet, Millennials are opposed to …show more content…
They believe that these surveillance programs increase invasive government outreach. The studies conducted demonstrate that the more security that is implemented, the fewer Americans begin to feel comfortable with it. The reason people are worried about these activities is because they are unaware of what can be collected and used against them in the future. Those who support increased surveillance believe that it is necessary to give up civil liberties in order to prevent potential terrorist