I've heard more than a few people take the side of 'Well, if you don't have anything to hide there's no problem.'

I think it's a bad stance to take. They (those conducting the wiretaps) may just decide to change what they'll looking for. Right now it's a question of 'terrorist activities', but what if the target becomes lewd and lascivious behavior?

Also, (in my understanding), wiretaps of this sort can be put in place without a warrant, but the warrant is to be obtained after the fact to allow for situations where time is a factor. To not do so is illegal.

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