Foreign Politicians, such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, have proclaimed their disgust in the NSA
Conclusion
With the counterarguments addressed, one can see that the NSA isn’t all that bad. The NSA is the most effective way to detect, analyze, and destroy potential terrorist attacks, leading to a more safe and convenient nation. In order to strengthen national security and protect the nation, the NSA should be allowed to collect the necessary intelligence pertaining to the welfare of the United States of America. The National Security Agency should be allowed to do so, for the NSA has been successful in disrupting past terrorist plots, the NSA is authorized to do so, and that civilians are not targeted; only citizens with a connection to terrorism are. Canceling or limiting the NSA’s spying powers will mean that it will have to lay off thousands of committed government agency workers. The unemployment rate, already at a low, will further decrease and many people will be left without jobs. This unprecedented result can drastically affect the already-unstable American economy. Also, The NSA is responsible for any lawsuits filed against the telecommunications providers that it works with. If the NSA is allowed to continue its surveillance program, many companies may still retain the peace-of-mind and protection through the elite lawyers of the agency. Moving to a more global view, The NSA spying controversy has affected not only the United States, but the whole world as well. For instance, German chancellor Angela Merkel has proclaimed her disapproval for the NSA surveillance program, as with many other European Union countries. By making ends meet, hopefully that the United States may be able to cooperate more freely with many other countries, and that peace among the world will ensue. The NSA’s future is definitely looking bright. With the NSA functioning properly again, the perfect international utopia may be in sight. Even though the Snowden Revelations took a toll on the Agency, it has found speed and has gathered its momentum once again, and will continue for as long as time permits.