Do you believe the government should have unrestricted access to phone records?
Jerry Black, 77, Standish
“No. It’s invading privacy. I don’t have a problem with the United States spying in other countries, but we shouldn’t be spying on U.S. citizens.”
Linda Hanson, 49, Raymond
“I don’t have a problem with it. If you’re saying something you shouldn’t be saying, especially if it’s something that’s going to lead to another Sept. 11, they should know about it. We can all stand and criticize Bush, but let him do his job. It’s a tough issue.”
Mike Bouchard, 19, Belfast
“I don’t think they should be able to have phone records because it’s an invasion of privacy. No one needs to know my business except for me.”
Shirley Wildes, 65, Limington
“Doesn’t matter except if you have something to hide. And then maybe you should be checked out.”
George B. Fahey, 76, Westbrook
“No. History has shown this is almost espionage. And if the wrong people get in control of government, it can work against you.”
Deena Robertson, 41, Westbrook
“No. I think it’s actually safer for the private citizen not to have their private information available to the government because you don’t know who works for the government. It should be confidential.”
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