Because Quote by Edward Snowden
“Suspicionless surveillance does not become okay simply because it's only victimizing 95% of the world instead of 100%.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Privacy Forum, 2015
Surveillance that spares a minority is still unethical.
In simple terms: Partial surveillance is still wrong.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for total privacy protection.
Themes
privacy
surveillance
ethics
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
argumentative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- online security
- journalism
- activism
Key Concepts
civil liberties
government policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How much privacy is acceptable for safety?
- What safeguards can limit abuse?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security and privacy is complex.
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