Reading Response #3

This current situation of security vs privacy reminds me of the novel 1984 by George Orwell. The fact that government spies have the authority to tap our phones without a warrant is disturbing. Citizens are being watched 24/7. Privacy is sacrificed for security. The All-or-nothing fallacy is just misleading. It is clear that the security proponents purposely ask poorly worded questions to get the answers that they want. In 1984, Big Brother monitors everyone closely and constantly, which is similar to the US right now.