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sabra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:32 AM
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MSNBC: Do you think the government has gone too far in spying on Americans

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12959577/

Do you think the government should be able to capture and analyze your phone call history?

* 53 responses

Yes. We are at war with terrorists and the government needs tools to prosecute that war. 11%

Yes, but I'm concerned that the government will be tempted to abuse that power. 3.8%

No. The government should not be allowed to eavesdrop on Americans without a warrant. 68%

No. The government should not be allowed to spy on Americans under any circumstances. 17%

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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:33 AM
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1. Done, and read the last two distractors carefully before voting. nt
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bullimiami Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:35 AM
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2. 85% no way. but the people have no representation apparently.
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azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:39 AM
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3. done
Do you think the government should be able to capture and analyze your phone call history?
* 116 responses

Yes. We are at war with terrorists and the government needs tools to prosecute that war. 5.2%

Yes, but I'm concerned that the government will be tempted to abuse that power. 2.6%

No. The government should not be allowed to eavesdrop on Americans without a warrant. 76%

No. The government should not be allowed to spy on Americans under any circumstances. 16%
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:40 AM
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4. I dude it.
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AndyA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:42 AM
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5. Done: 76% No (without warrant). n/m
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Immad2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:44 AM
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6. Done and current results...
Do you think the government should be able to capture and analyze your phone call history? * 155 responses
Yes. We are at war with terrorists and the government needs tools to prosecute that war.
6.5%
Yes, but I'm concerned that the government will be tempted to abuse that power.
2.6%
No. The government should not be allowed to eavesdrop on Americans without a warrant.
77%
No. The government should not be allowed to spy on Americans under any circumstances.
14%
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Oceansaway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:48 AM
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7. Done...n/t
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