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Liberty of the people

It has been very evident that the government monitors and surveils citizens for political gain. Examples are the surveillance of President Trump and J2 patriots.

The government should be able to surveil people to aid in the capture of terrorists, criminals and others for national security. This capability has been greatly abused. The FISA court has been established to maintain the rights of the people as provided by the constitution. Therefore, changes need to be made to the FISA court system.

A key issue is that the government then has powers that are not available to the citizens. Given that there is

Proposal for Balanced Surveillance of Politicians, Bureaucrats, Government Employees, and Contractors Including Public Access to Cameras and Microphones

Objective:

To establish a transparent, accountable system for surveillance across all levels of government service, leveraging existing public infrastructure for rapid policy deployment.

Proposal for Balanced Surveillance of Politicians, Bureaucrats, Government Employees, and Contractors Including Public Access to Cameras, Microphones, and Unclassified Documents

Objective:

To establish a transparent, accountable system for surveillance and document access across all levels of government service, leveraging existing infrastructure for rapid policy deployment.

Key Principles:

  • Transparency and Accountability
  • Proportionality
  • Privacy Protection
  • Legal Framework
  • Public and Peer Review

Implementation Steps:

1. Legislation and Policy:

  • Develop or amend laws to extend surveillance to all government personnel and to facilitate public access to unclassified documents, ensuring this aligns with current information freedom laws like the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

2. Note on Existing Infrastructure:

  • Rapid Deployment: Utilize existing surveillance systems and document management systems for immediate implementation.

3. Independent Oversight Body:

  • Strengthen or establish an independent body to oversee both the surveillance and document access policies, ensuring they meet legal and ethical standards.

4. Surveillance Guidelines:

  • Surveillance should be limited to official duties, with explicit guidelines to protect personal privacy.

5. Technology and Method:

  • Cameras and Microphones: Use existing surveillance tools for monitoring government personnel during public or official activities.
  • Document Management:
    • Implement or enhance digital document management systems to categorize and make accessible all unclassified documents.
    • Ensure these systems are secure to protect against data breaches or unauthorized alterations.

6. Public Access to Information:

  • Surveillance Feeds: Provide public access to surveillance data, with privacy considerations.
  • Unclassified Documents:
    • Create or expand an online platform where the public can search for and access unclassified documents. This could involve:
      • A searchable database with categories by agency, topic, or date.
      • A user-friendly interface to request specific documents.
      • Timelines for document release that align with or are more stringent than current FOIA practices.

7. Training and Awareness:

  • Conduct training for government personnel on the new surveillance and document access policies, emphasizing transparency, privacy, and security.

8. Periodic Review and Adjustment:

  • Regularly evaluate both the surveillance and document access systems to ensure they serve public interest without compromising security or privacy.

Legal Implementation via Executive Order:

  • Feasibility of EO:
    • An EO could be used to:
      • Direct agencies to share unclassified documents more openly.
      • Mandate the use of existing surveillance for broader oversight.
      • Establish or enhance oversight mechanisms.
  • Legal Considerations:
    • Authority: An EO can manage the executive branch’s operations but cannot fundamentally change laws like FOIA without Congressional action.
    • Limitations:
      • Must operate within existing legal frameworks, particularly concerning privacy and information security.
    • Congressional Reaction: Such an EO might prompt legislative action to formalize or challenge the policy.
  • Potential Approach:
    • Issue an EO that:
      • Directs agencies to digitize and make accessible all unclassified documents, with clear guidelines on what “unclassified” entails.
      • Sets up protocols for surveillance data sharing, ensuring public access with privacy protections.
      • Creates or empowers an inter-agency task force for oversight.

However, for a robust framework, Congressional legislation would be necessary to ensure these policies are legally sound, adequately funded, and comprehensive in scope, balancing transparency with security and privacy considerations.