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Answer Overview

Response rates from 47.9k Federalism voters.

43%
Yes
57%
No
22%
Yes
56%
No
13%
Yes, but only by court order
1%
No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications
4%
Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism
3%
Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Federalism voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9SXNRYKfrom California  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, so long as the country maintains a strong rule of law. As long as your right to free speech is protected, you do not need privacy in my opinion.

 @9D4R2DYfrom Quebec  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds for violent; sexual; financial; and/or gang related crimes.

 @9QZCYDNfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Only if they have reasonable cause to believe somebody needs to be monitored, like if they're a criminal or there's police evidence. In addition there needs to be a court order to give permission.

 @9JC6BKVfrom Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, and all communications for any elected official should be public record before ANY private citizens are subjected to monitoring excepted by court order.

 @9GNXSP7from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

No, only in cases where a warrant is needed and deemed necessary for extreme crime and terrorist activities.

 @9FCQFGMfrom Quebec  answered…1yr1Y

 @9F98QSTfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y