Daniel J. Solove, Law Professor at George Washington University, debunks the "five Myths about Privacy".

Professor Solove's analysis of the myths surrounding the recent revelations  that NSA has been mining telephone and internet usage  brings a very sensible and reasoned  approach to the supposed conflict between security and constitutional protections.

His analysis is really must reading for citizens who want to understand the fullest implications of the NSA Surveillance program.

See the article in the SJ Mercury News, reprinted from the Washington Post:  http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_23456028/daniel-j-solove-five-myths-about-privacy

In my own opinion, the loss of privacy should be of utmost concern to every citizen, and I quite agree with the sage advice of Benjamin Franklin of many years ago.

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759
US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 - 1790)

Al Gore unequivocal on NSA surveillance, that it violates the American way and our Constitution.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/nationalsecurity/al-gore-nsa-surveillance-violates-the-constitution-20130614

Former Vice President Al Gore, and probable winner of the 2000 presidential election, the supreme Court notwithstanding, speaks truth here on revelations of NSA surveillance, and recommends that President Obama and Congress amend the laws that permitted such surveillance, calling it a violation of our Constitution. 

What is there not to understand about our Constitution?

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 - 1790)

Hark, a passionate progressive patriot, takes Americans and President Obama to task over the trade of constitutional freedoms "safety"!!  We must take heed.  Magnify Pitts voice by sharing it.  You have nothing to lose but your freedom.  http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_23452354/leonard-pitts-jr-surrendering-our-civil-liberties?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com

I cry for the beloved country I once had and long to have it back!!  Nay, nothing less will do!!

Let us get our priorities right!!

Passionate Progressive Patriot!!

Karita Hummer