John E. McGrath finds that “the notion of privacy is functionally quite weak as a counter to the growth of national surveillance,” because “seemingly legitimate ‘public’ uses of surveillance can justi

John E. McGrath finds that “the notion of privacy is functionally quite weak as a counter to the growth of national surveillance,” because “seemingly legitimate ‘public’ uses of surveillance can justify most of its intrusions.”

The Wall Street Journal article reports on how the FBI searched American's data in 2021. 

Some groups also feel it violates citizen's rights. Many are not sure. Another example of the continuing debate of privacy. BUT they want to monitor social media... including private messenger services like Telegram.

For this assignment, using the WSJ article, readings, videos and additional references for support...tell me your analysis if the government would be or not be violating citizen's rights in the name of national security. 

5 FULL pages - APA format 

No blogs, vendors, "pedias" as academic references