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April 12, 2055

WATCHFUL WEBCAM
Government Takes Spying One Step Further
Written by Natalie Martin Los Angeles Times, Thursday April 12, 2055 outrage with many. Pitzer Issue, Date College student, Hannah Sutherlin, states, The fact Quisque: that the government is watching me in my room is highly disturbing. I know they want us to be safe, but I still have my rights to my privacy. The way they are 2 dealing with security has gone too far.

If you own a computer then the government is spying on you. They can now access your webcam and microphone to listen in on conversations anytime they please on every citizen living in the United States. April 10, 2055 marked the beginning of government spying through webcams. What is the reasoning behind the actions of the government? Director of the National Security Agency states, The NSA is taking drastic measures for the well being of the country. Security is the

utmost importance. We will do anything to protect American citizens from potential danger. For years now the government has used countless ways to spy on its citizens. Phones, emails, and applications are all ways that the government tries to take the publics personal information. Now the NSA is going above and beyond by tapping in on webcam microphones. This has caused a public

Sales Drop in the Computer Business


Software companies including Apple and Microsoft are furious with the latest government spying policy. Companies fear that their sales may drop because the public will turn to laptops instead of desktop computers. Since laptop screens have the ability to close, the government wont be

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Donec able to watch the persons actions, but still will be able to listen in on conversations. Desktops, interdum on the other hand, do not have screens to close the webcam so it is easily accessible to the government at all times. CEO of Apple, Kris Cap, comments on the latest sales drop saying, Our desktops are not producing the sales we want. Everyone is turning to laptops now because of the government access to webcams. Since all our computers have a built in webcam, it is difficult for our company to produce the sales we want.

disregard the Amendment. I am worried about the safety of my children now that the government can take a look at my daily life. If the NSA is so worried about trying to stop a potential terrorist plot, then they need to find a new and improved way to do that. They have caused a lack of confidence and distrust within the government. Numerous of emails and letters have been sent to Francia applauding her leadership and determination of having the petition processed. There has also been a small amount of hate mail saying that the government is just looking out for the countrys safety. Francia continues holding seminars promoting civilian rights and discussing the petition itself.

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The above image is a graph of the recent sales for Apple for desktop computers

Petition Started Against Webcam Spying


Already thousands of people from the Los Angeles area have signed a petition to prohibit the government from tapping in on webcams. The new policy is highly unpopular. A survey was conducted and it showed that only about 10%of the United States approves of the government espionage. The creator of the petition, Ashley Francia, said, Our Fourth Amendment rights have been stripped away and completely abolished. The government cannot just

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