The document discusses government intrusion and surveillance. It acknowledges that while officials are supposed to follow wiretapping laws, loopholes exist that allow illegal surveillance to go unpunished. It also notes that high-level government officials will do anything needed to accomplish their agenda and may engage in surveillance beyond what laws permit. However, it does not claim widespread illegal surveillance of everyday citizens, even if certain capabilities exist.

1. Jkiss,
In a perfect world, I would agree with you a hundred percent. However, seeing how our world is
swarming with humans, I think its safe to say that we are far from perfect. With that being said,
I believe that there is some truth to Stephen Niedwiecki’s statement regarding government
intrusions. Yes, officials are required to follow the proper protocol of the Wiretap Act, but the
Exclusionary Rule only covers oral conversations. If a police officer obtains another form of
communication illegally, the Exclusionary Rule will not protect you in a court of law. You must
also keep in mind that a conspiracy is a formulated secret. Therefore, prevention of public
knowledge is essential. When it comes to the higher echelons of government, “the powers that
be", they can and probably will do ABSOLUTELY anything they need to accomplish their
agenda. If by chance the public does become aware of such conspiracies, then a white washed
version of their megalomania is presented. I am not saying that there is a huge conspiracy where
government officials are constantly listening in on the everyday person’s conversation though
after 9/11 it did happen. If someone like Rupert Murdoch has the capabilities to ease drop on
The Royal Family, then it is naive to think that some members of our government, who have
unlimited access, permissions, and an unfathomable agenda, strictly refrain because of the
Constitution.