Dr. Mercola July 18 2007 93,977 views
When reports began surfacing about the National Security Agency's domestic spying program involving American phone companies, I was very concerned there would be more bad news on the way. And there was.
This is yet another a blatant example of the fact that Americans are losing more of their freedoms. These domestic surveillance programs -- on your phone calls, on our bank records, and now, at least potentially, on private conversations even when telephones are turned off -- have usually been introduced as measures to protect us from terrorism.
It is the typical pattern of the government to introduce a problem, generate a reaction -- fear -- and then come up with a solution that takes away your freedom in exchange for their protection from the perceived threat.
The bird flu hoax and many others are classic examples of this pattern.
I highly recommend you read the commentary by former NSA analyst Ira Winkler, written in 2006 in response to the government’s warrantless collection of the phone call records of millions of Americans. He points out several important ideas to consider:
We don't live in a democracy. We live in a constitutional republic. We are not governed by the majority of the people but by the rule of law. The rule of law protects the minority from the tyranny of the majority. We all have inalienable rights that cannot be voted away by a majority of voters.
If the majority of the people want security and is willing to sacrifice liberty, the government still cannot infringe on the rights of the majority nor minority.Democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding what's for dinner.Freedom: Two very hungry wolves looking for dinner and finding a very well-informed and well-armed sheep.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_republic
http://www.garymcleod.org/republic.htm
I have to agree with Jack Brown. I know it is a nasty habit, but I smoke, and it seems as if our rights are being stripped of us. I smoke outside, so as to not stink up my own house and contaminate my kids and husband. What does this have to do with the cell phone issue? It just means that we really aren't as free as we think we are. While this article shocked me, it doesn't really surprize me either. I just learned that there is a posability of the On Star systems eavesdropping also, even if you don't have it turned on. Think about it; when you are in an accident and cannot touch the On Star button, how can they be talking with you? Does anyone have any information on this that it is a fact? I would love to hear because I bought a Yukon that has the system, but absolutely declined to sign up for the On Star. There is no way in h e double hockey sticks I want someone tracking my every move without my approval. Help!