@ISIDEWITHQuestionsDomestic Policy11yrs ago

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

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22%
Yes
78%
No
6%
Yes
76%
No
12%
Yes, but only by court order
2%
No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications
2%
Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism
2%
Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

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 @98WBV2Vfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

No, unless given explicit permission by a court.

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