Well, well. A wise guy. How about just answering my question with a yes or no. Think you can manage that?
Its a very tough question. In the end I'd have to say no. Their are certain values and freedoms that supersede security, and no matter what is done you can never guarantee the safety of everyone all of the time. While phone tapping is not a huge violation of my privacy, it is a slippery slope and if we get hit again we may just slide all the way down. Besides changing our ways thru fear is a victory for terrorism and we don't want that.
Oops I meant to say yes. Privacy, etc. does override security.