Invasion of privacy OK in some cases

Because of the National Security Agency scandal, many people now trust our government less than before. However, there are reasons that the government should monitor major methods of communication.

For one, any anti-American group needs to communicate, and intercepting their communications is the best way to stop acts of terrorism before they happen. Also, the police can use the records to track down criminals, find runaway children or prevent crimes from occurring.

These reasons justify some invasion of privacy. I would freely give my phone records and other records of communications to aid in a criminal investigation, allowing they are not kept for longer than necessary. That is where the NSA went wrong. They should not keep records except when absolutely necessary to a current or imminent investigation.

Sam Gavin

Robins