1. In 2002, shortly after the 9/11 attacks it would have been proper for the President to authorize the NSA to begin extensive secret surveillance including eavesdropping on communications of heads of state, but only after informing the Congressional intelligence committee.
1. In 2002, shortly after the 9/11 attacks it would have been proper for the President to authorize the NSA to begin extensive secret surveillance including eavesdropping on communications of heads of state, but only after informing the Congressional intelligence committee. Agree
1. In 2002, shortly after the 9/11 attacks it would have been proper for the President to authorize the NSA to begin extensive secret surveillance including eavesdropping on communications of heads of state, but only after informing the Congressional intelligence committee. Disagree
1. In 2002, shortly after the 9/11 attacks it would have been proper for the President to authorize the NSA to begin extensive secret surveillance including eavesdropping on communications of heads of state, but only after informing the Congressional intelligence committee. It depends on other factors
1. In 2002, shortly after the 9/11 attacks it would have been proper for the President to authorize the NSA to begin extensive secret surveillance including eavesdropping on communications of heads of state, but only after informing the Congressional intelligence committee. I have no idea
2. If the President decided to authorize the NSA surveillance he should do so without informing the Congressional intelligence committee because of the risk of delay, opposition or leaks.
2. If the President decided to authorize the NSA surveillance he should do so without informing the Congressional intelligence committee because of the risk of delay, opposition or leaks. Agree
2. If the President decided to authorize the NSA surveillance he should do so without informing the Congressional intelligence committee because of the risk of delay, opposition or leaks. Disagree
2. If the President decided to authorize the NSA surveillance he should do so without informing the Congressional intelligence committee because of the risk of delay, opposition or leaks. It depends on other factors
2. If the President decided to authorize the NSA surveillance he should do so without informing the Congressional intelligence committee because of the risk of delay, opposition or leaks. I have no idea
3. If the President were to authorize the surveillance he ought to inform the heads of state of the allies subjected to the surveillance to discuss its scope and purpose.
3. If the President were to authorize the surveillance he ought to inform the heads of state of the allies subjected to the surveillance to discuss its scope and purpose. Agree
3. If the President were to authorize the surveillance he ought to inform the heads of state of the allies subjected to the surveillance to discuss its scope and purpose. Disagree
3. If the President were to authorize the surveillance he ought to inform the heads of state of the allies subjected to the surveillance to discuss its scope and purpose. It depends on other factors
3. If the President were to authorize the surveillance he ought to inform the heads of state of the allies subjected to the surveillance to discuss its scope and purpose. I have no idea
4. If the head of state of an ally contacts the President inquiring about information he/she received indicating that the U.S, did have an extensive surveillance program involving his/her country, the President should tell the whole and complete truth and discuss the policy with the head of state.
4. If the head of state of an ally contacts the President inquiring about information he/she received indicating that the U.S, did have an extensive surveillance program involving his/her country, the President should tell the whole and complete truth and discuss the policy with the head of state. Agree
4. If the head of state of an ally contacts the President inquiring about information he/she received indicating that the U.S, did have an extensive surveillance program involving his/her country, the President should tell the whole and complete truth and discuss the policy with the head of state. Disagree
4. If the head of state of an ally contacts the President inquiring about information he/she received indicating that the U.S, did have an extensive surveillance program involving his/her country, the President should tell the whole and complete truth and discuss the policy with the head of state. It depends on other factors
4. If the head of state of an ally contacts the President inquiring about information he/she received indicating that the U.S, did have an extensive surveillance program involving his/her country, the President should tell the whole and complete truth and discuss the policy with the head of state. I have no idea
5. If the President was asked about the surveillance he should lie or deceive to protect the secrecy and effectiveness of the program.
5. If the President was asked about the surveillance he should lie or deceive to protect the secrecy and effectiveness of the program. Agree
5. If the President was asked about the surveillance he should lie or deceive to protect the secrecy and effectiveness of the program. Disagree
5. If the President was asked about the surveillance he should lie or deceive to protect the secrecy and effectiveness of the program. It depends on other factors
5. If the President was asked about the surveillance he should lie or deceive to protect the secrecy and effectiveness of the program. I have no idea
6. If the surveillance is ongoing and a member of the U.S. Press asks whether it is true that the U.S. is or has been eavesdropping on the phones of heads of state of friendly countries about the scope of the program the President should refuse to respond based on National Security.
6. If the surveillance is ongoing and a member of the U.S. Press asks whether it is true that the U.S. is or has been eavesdropping on the phones of heads of state of friendly countries about the scope of the program the President should refuse to respond based on National Security. Agree
6. If the surveillance is ongoing and a member of the U.S. Press asks whether it is true that the U.S. is or has been eavesdropping on the phones of heads of state of friendly countries about the scope of the program the President should refuse to respond based on National Security. Disagree
6. If the surveillance is ongoing and a member of the U.S. Press asks whether it is true that the U.S. is or has been eavesdropping on the phones of heads of state of friendly countries about the scope of the program the President should refuse to respond based on National Security. It depends on other factors
6. If the surveillance is ongoing and a member of the U.S. Press asks whether it is true that the U.S. is or has been eavesdropping on the phones of heads of state of friendly countries about the scope of the program the President should refuse to respond based on National Security. I have no idea
7. If the American journalist indicates he has possession of leaked documents indicating the surveillance of foreign leaders, it is proper for the President to try to discredit the documents (even if they are accurate) and refuse to answer based on National Security.
7. If the American journalist indicates he has possession of leaked documents indicating the surveillance of foreign leaders, it is proper for the President to try to discredit the documents (even if they are accurate) and refuse to answer based on National Security. Agree
7. If the American journalist indicates he has possession of leaked documents indicating the surveillance of foreign leaders, it is proper for the President to try to discredit the documents (even if they are accurate) and refuse to answer based on National Security. Disagree
7. If the American journalist indicates he has possession of leaked documents indicating the surveillance of foreign leaders, it is proper for the President to try to discredit the documents (even if they are accurate) and refuse to answer based on National Security. It depends on other factors
7. If the American journalist indicates he has possession of leaked documents indicating the surveillance of foreign leaders, it is proper for the President to try to discredit the documents (even if they are accurate) and refuse to answer based on National Security. I have no idea
9. Same as above but, it is proper for the President, if he believes it can be successful, to lie or mislead in order to protect the program and avoid damaging relationships with allied countries.
9. Same as above but, it is proper for the President, if he believes it can be successful, to lie or mislead in order to protect the program and avoid damaging relationships with allied countries. Agree
9. Same as above but, it is proper for the President, if he believes it can be successful, to lie or mislead in order to protect the program and avoid damaging relationships with allied countries. Disagree
9. Same as above but, it is proper for the President, if he believes it can be successful, to lie or mislead in order to protect the program and avoid damaging relationships with allied countries. It depends on other factors
9. Same as above but, it is proper for the President, if he believes it can be successful, to lie or mislead in order to protect the program and avoid damaging relationships with allied countries. I have no idea
10. If our President received information that his communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by Saudi Arabia without his knowledge or consent he would be justified in treating it as a major betrayal of trust and consider sanctions or publicly condemn the practice.
10. If our President received information that his communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by Saudi Arabia without his knowledge or consent he would be justified in treating it as a major betrayal of trust and consider sanctions or publicly condemn the practice. Agree
10. If our President received information that his communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by Saudi Arabia without his knowledge or consent he would be justified in treating it as a major betrayal of trust and consider sanctions or publicly condemn the practice. Disagree
10. If our President received information that his communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by Saudi Arabia without his knowledge or consent he would be justified in treating it as a major betrayal of trust and consider sanctions or publicly condemn the practice. It depends on other factors
10. If our President received information that his communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by Saudi Arabia without his knowledge or consent he would be justified in treating it as a major betrayal of trust and consider sanctions or publicly condemn the practice. I have no idea
11. Same as #10 above but the country is Israel.
11. Same as #10 above but the country is Israel. Agree
11. Same as #10 above but the country is Israel. Disagree
11. Same as #10 above but the country is Israel. It depends on other factors
11. Same as #10 above but the country is Israel. I have no idea
12. Same as #10 above but the country is Great Britain.
12. Same as #10 above but the country is Great Britain. Agree
12. Same as #10 above but the country is Great Britain. Disagree
12. Same as #10 above but the country is Great Britain. It depends on other factors
12. Same as #10 above but the country is Great Britain. I have no idea
13. If our press received information that the President's communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by any friendly country without his knowledge or consent the media and American public would express sincere and severe outrage.
13. If our press received information that the President's communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by any friendly country without his knowledge or consent the media and American public would express sincere and severe outrage. Agree
13. If our press received information that the President's communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by any friendly country without his knowledge or consent the media and American public would express sincere and severe outrage. Disagree
13. If our press received information that the President's communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by any friendly country without his knowledge or consent the media and American public would express sincere and severe outrage. It depends on other factors
13. If our press received information that the President's communications were being monitored and his cell phone tapped by any friendly country without his knowledge or consent the media and American public would express sincere and severe outrage. I have no idea
14. When it comes to protecting ourselves against terrorists anything that makes us safer is justified.
14. When it comes to protecting ourselves against terrorists anything that makes us safer is justified. Agree
14. When it comes to protecting ourselves against terrorists anything that makes us safer is justified. Disagree
14. When it comes to protecting ourselves against terrorists anything that makes us safer is justified. It depends on other factors
14. When it comes to protecting ourselves against terrorists anything that makes us safer is justified. I have no idea
15. The damage to our image and credibility among many Americans and American supporters is severe and serious.
15. The damage to our image and credibility among many Americans and American supporters is severe and serious. Agree
15. The damage to our image and credibility among many Americans and American supporters is severe and serious. Disagree
15. The damage to our image and credibility among many Americans and American supporters is severe and serious. It depends on other factors
15. The damage to our image and credibility among many Americans and American supporters is severe and serious. I have no idea
16. There is no serious damage to our image or credibility among Americans and American supporters because everyone knows this is just what countries do.
16. There is no serious damage to our image or credibility among Americans and American supporters because everyone knows this is just what countries do. Agree
16. There is no serious damage to our image or credibility among Americans and American supporters because everyone knows this is just what countries do. Disagree
16. There is no serious damage to our image or credibility among Americans and American supporters because everyone knows this is just what countries do. It depends on other factors
16. There is no serious damage to our image or credibility among Americans and American supporters because everyone knows this is just what countries do. I have no idea
17. I was personally surprised and disappointed to hear that we are secretly eavesdropping on our friends.
17. I was personally surprised and disappointed to hear that we are secretly eavesdropping on our friends. Agree
17. I was personally surprised and disappointed to hear that we are secretly eavesdropping on our friends. Disagree
17. I was personally surprised and disappointed to hear that we are secretly eavesdropping on our friends. It depends on other factors
17. I was personally surprised and disappointed to hear that we are secretly eavesdropping on our friends. I have no idea
18. I am glad we are leaving no stone unturned to protect the country from terrorists.
18. I am glad we are leaving no stone unturned to protect the country from terrorists. Agree
18. I am glad we are leaving no stone unturned to protect the country from terrorists. Disagree
18. I am glad we are leaving no stone unturned to protect the country from terrorists. It depends on other factors
18. I am glad we are leaving no stone unturned to protect the country from terrorists. I have no idea
19. If the President was about to go to a crucial economic summit it would be proper to ask the NSA to eavesdrop on the conversations of the finance ministers of the other countries so he could be fully prepared to advance the best interests of the U.S.
19. If the President was about to go to a crucial economic summit it would be proper to ask the NSA to eavesdrop on the conversations of the finance ministers of the other countries so he could be fully prepared to advance the best interests of the U.S. Agree
19. If the President was about to go to a crucial economic summit it would be proper to ask the NSA to eavesdrop on the conversations of the finance ministers of the other countries so he could be fully prepared to advance the best interests of the U.S. Disagree
19. If the President was about to go to a crucial economic summit it would be proper to ask the NSA to eavesdrop on the conversations of the finance ministers of the other countries so he could be fully prepared to advance the best interests of the U.S. It depends on other factors
19. If the President was about to go to a crucial economic summit it would be proper to ask the NSA to eavesdrop on the conversations of the finance ministers of the other countries so he could be fully prepared to advance the best interests of the U.S. I have no idea
20. I believe that there are no ethical niceties in international affairs, every country will and should be expected to do whatever is in its interests.
20. I believe that there are no ethical niceties in international affairs, every country will and should be expected to do whatever is in its interests. Agree
20. I believe that there are no ethical niceties in international affairs, every country will and should be expected to do whatever is in its interests. Disagree
20. I believe that there are no ethical niceties in international affairs, every country will and should be expected to do whatever is in its interests. It depends on other factors
20. I believe that there are no ethical niceties in international affairs, every country will and should be expected to do whatever is in its interests. I have no idea
21. The outrage of the German Prime Minister is fake, she must have known the surveillance was going on.
21. The outrage of the German Prime Minister is fake, she must have known the surveillance was going on. Agree
21. The outrage of the German Prime Minister is fake, she must have known the surveillance was going on. Disagree
21. The outrage of the German Prime Minister is fake, she must have known the surveillance was going on. It depends on other factors
21. The outrage of the German Prime Minister is fake, she must have known the surveillance was going on. I have no idea
22. Trust and credibility among our allies is very important and secretly taping conversations of the heads of friendly countries is clearly a breach of trust.
22. Trust and credibility among our allies is very important and secretly taping conversations of the heads of friendly countries is clearly a breach of trust. Agree
22. Trust and credibility among our allies is very important and secretly taping conversations of the heads of friendly countries is clearly a breach of trust. Disagree
22. Trust and credibility among our allies is very important and secretly taping conversations of the heads of friendly countries is clearly a breach of trust. It depends on other factors
22. Trust and credibility among our allies is very important and secretly taping conversations of the heads of friendly countries is clearly a breach of trust. I have no idea
23. Since the tapping started under the Bush Administration, President Obama should not be held responsible for simply continuing a policy that was in place.
23. Since the tapping started under the Bush Administration, President Obama should not be held responsible for simply continuing a policy that was in place. Agree
23. Since the tapping started under the Bush Administration, President Obama should not be held responsible for simply continuing a policy that was in place. Disagree
23. Since the tapping started under the Bush Administration, President Obama should not be held responsible for simply continuing a policy that was in place. It depends on other factors
23. Since the tapping started under the Bush Administration, President Obama should not be held responsible for simply continuing a policy that was in place. I have no idea
24. If President Obama was informed of the eavesdropping practice he should have stopped it at once.
24. If President Obama was informed of the eavesdropping practice he should have stopped it at once. Agree
24. If President Obama was informed of the eavesdropping practice he should have stopped it at once. Disagree
24. If President Obama was informed of the eavesdropping practice he should have stopped it at once. It depends on other factors
24. If President Obama was informed of the eavesdropping practice he should have stopped it at once. I have no idea
25. How U.S. intelligence agencies go about pursuing their mission is not the business of American citizens; in this area there is no right to know.
25. How U.S. intelligence agencies go about pursuing their mission is not the business of American citizens; in this area there is no right to know. Agree
25. How U.S. intelligence agencies go about pursuing their mission is not the business of American citizens; in this area there is no right to know. Disagree
25. How U.S. intelligence agencies go about pursuing their mission is not the business of American citizens; in this area there is no right to know. It depends on other factors
25. How U.S. intelligence agencies go about pursuing their mission is not the business of American citizens; in this area there is no right to know. I have no idea
26. Americans should know the policies and practices of our government and, overall, it is a good thing that the scope of NSA surveillance has become public so it can be discussed.
26. Americans should know the policies and practices of our government and, overall, it is a good thing that the scope of NSA surveillance has become public so it can be discussed. Agree
26. Americans should know the policies and practices of our government and, overall, it is a good thing that the scope of NSA surveillance has become public so it can be discussed. Disagree
26. Americans should know the policies and practices of our government and, overall, it is a good thing that the scope of NSA surveillance has become public so it can be discussed. It depends on other factors
26. Americans should know the policies and practices of our government and, overall, it is a good thing that the scope of NSA surveillance has become public so it can be discussed. I have no idea