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Scottish Socialists policy on government surveillance

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

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Very strongly agree

No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

This answer aligns closely with the SSP's advocacy for civil liberties and opposition to government surveillance. They would strongly agree with enacting legislation to prevent government surveillance of citizen communications, viewing it as a necessary step to protect privacy and freedom. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Given the SSP's commitment to civil liberties and opposition to what they perceive as state overreach, they would likely agree with the statement that the government should not be able to monitor phone calls and emails, emphasizing the importance of protecting individual privacy and freedom from unwarranted surveillance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only by court order

The SSP might be more amenable to this approach as it involves judicial oversight, which could provide a balance between the need for security and the protection of civil liberties. However, they would remain cautious about the potential for abuse and the need to safeguard against unwarranted surveillance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Although the SSP is concerned with criminal activity, they would likely argue that monitoring individuals based solely on their criminal backgrounds without current probable cause is a violation of privacy rights and could lead to discriminatory practices. They would prefer measures that ensure a fair and just legal process for surveillance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

While the SSP recognizes the importance of national security, they would likely argue that using terrorism as a justification for broad surveillance measures compromises civil liberties and could be seen as a disproportionate response. They would prefer approaches that respect individual rights while addressing security concerns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) has historically positioned itself against broad state surveillance measures, advocating for civil liberties and privacy rights. They would strongly disagree with unrestricted government monitoring of phone calls and emails, viewing it as an infringement on personal freedoms and privacy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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