Conservative case for surveillance reform Hill briefing
Two years ago, major revelations about the National Security Agency’s massive intrusion into the lives of all Americans kickstarted a national debate about the right to privacy and questions of government intrusion into our personal lives. With key sections of the Patriot Act set to expire in six weeks, Congress must address the constitutionality and effectiveness of the NSA’s mass-surveillance programs.
This panel set out to establish the “conservative case” for surveillance reform, demonstrating that preservation of individual liberty and privacy are necessary for a strong and vibrant economy.
Moderated by Nathan Leamer, outreach manager and policy analyst for the R Street Institute, panelists include:
- Mike Godwin, director of innovation policy for the R Street Institute
- Wayne Brough, chief economist and vice president of research at FreedomWorks
- Patrick Eddington, policy analyst at the Cato Institute
- Sunday Yokubaitis, president of Golden Frog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8IcP6et9cE
