The University Daily Kansan
Monday, June 24, 2013
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NSA's surveillance sparks controversy
CALEB SISK
csisk@kansan.com
Its been recently reported that the NSA has been monitoring phone records and online activity in an attempt to preemptively curb terrorist activity in the U.S. Some might call this an egregious invasion of privacy while others may consider it a necessary measure in the fight against terrorism.
The Kansan asked a few students how they thought this would directly affect their online privacy.
Each of the following individuals was asked two questions:
1. What measures do you take to keep what you do on the Internet private?
2. How do you feel about the NSA monitoring phone records for terrorist activity?
1. "I keep all of my things password-protected and use a general antivirus software."
2. "I think it's worth it if this actually ends up stopping a terrorist threat,but I can understand how some people might be upset."
1. "I don't take extreme measures to ensure my privacy."
2. "I'm from Saudi Arabia and my government has been monitoring phone records for almost a year now, and I think that it helps to keep us safe."
1. "I don't try very hard to keep what I do on the Internet private."
2. "If this is what it takes to keep us safe then I am all for it. Maybe they could have used this to catch the Boston bombers before the attack."
People with O- blood types are universal donors, but can only receive O- blood.
People with AB+ blood types are universal recipients but can only donate to those with AB+ blood types. The KU Blood Drive is going on this Thursday at
the Alumni building.
POLICE REPORTS Information based on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office booking recap.
- A 33-year-old male was arrested on Saturday on the 1800 block of Bullene avenue on the suspicion of possession of drug parapanelia. Bond was set at $1000.
- A 20-year-old female was arrested on Saturday on the 1300 block of Ohio street on suspicion of possession of a fake ID, one count of a minor under the influence and for the obstruction of the legal process. Bond was set at $3,300.
- A 25-year-old male was arrested on Sunday on the 1100 block of Connecticut street on suspicion of criminal damage of property, valued at $250. Bond was not set.
Allison Kohn