Sunday, December 5, 2010
How Much is Too Much Security?
Security in airports has increased significantly in attempt to prevent terrorist attacks on airplanes. People generally don't object to this and do as they are told. However, recently airports have been using a scanner that allows the security people to basically see a person's naked body. Is this overboard? How much privacy and freedom are people willing to give up for protection from the government? Personally I see this issue both ways. If protecting your own as well as other people's lives means giving up some other freedoms, then I believe those freedoms are worth giving up. But then again, what is life worth if a person's freedoms and privacy are taken away? This issue has made me think quite a bit and I cannot decide which side I feel stronger about.
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I agree that this is a tough issue to side on, but personally, I would rather sacrifice some of my privacy in an airport to ensure my safety and the safety of those around me.
ReplyDeleteToo much security is giving the terrorists what they want. They want the government to make it so we loose all of our freedoms
ReplyDeletePersonally, safety is always the first important thing for me. I have to fly between China and the U.S.A at least twice a year. So, i just hope that i can safe trip everytime. I would like to give up some other freedoms.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and Elly in that it is a tough issue but I think I would rather give up some freedoms to be safe than have my freedoms and be at risk.
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