Monday, May 18, 2020
The Dangers Of Government Surveillance And Why It Should...
Name: Brandon Jones Communication 103 Persuasive Outline, Stock Issues Due Date: November 3, 2014 General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: My purpose of this presentation is to inform listeners about the dangers of government surveillance and why it should be stopped. INTRODUCTION Attention Getter: As the George Orwell writes in his book 1984, ââ¬Å"Big Brother is watching you.â⬠Reason to Listen: As Daniel Sarewitz writes in Defending Democracy,ââ¬Å"The time to start thinking about the impact of security technologies on democratic rights is during RD.â⬠Now, more than ever before should we as a country be worried about government surveillance. The government claims it is for our protection and sure theyââ¬â¢re are some benefits. Terrorist attacks stopped, crime prevention, and leads to murders, rapes, and drug trafficking. But, where is the line drawn, how democratic is it really, and whose best interest is really in mind? Should stipulations be set? 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