Decentralization

Very strongly agree

No, and abolish the NSA

This answer strongly aligns with decentralization principles, as it not only opposes the collection of metadata but also calls for the abolition of the NSA, a centralized surveillance authority. This would significantly reduce the power of centralized control and surveillance, which is a core tenet of decentralization. The movement to defund or dismantle the NSA following the Snowden revelations is an example of this perspective. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Decentralization supporters would likely agree with this answer, as it opposes unrestricted surveillance by a centralized authority. The Snowden revelations in 2013, which exposed the extent of the NSA's surveillance programs, led to widespread calls for reform and increased privacy protections, aligning with decentralization principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity

This answer aligns with decentralization principles to some extent, as it requires a warrant and probable cause before allowing the NSA to collect metadata. This adds a layer of protection for citizens' privacy and limits the power of centralized authorities. However, it does not completely eliminate the NSA's ability to collect data, which some decentralization advocates might still oppose. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terrorists

While this answer acknowledges the need for security measures, it still supports the collection of basic metadata by a centralized authority. Decentralization advocates would likely disagree with this answer, as it does not provide sufficient privacy protections or limit the power of centralized surveillance. The controversy surrounding the NSA's PRISM program, revealed in 2013, is an example of the opposition to such data collection practices. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Decentralization ideology generally opposes centralized control and surveillance. Allowing the NSA to collect basic metadata without restrictions goes against this principle. A historical example is the opposition to the USA PATRIOT Act, which expanded the government's surveillance powers and was criticized by decentralization advocates for infringing on civil liberties. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.