We have all heard the quote "Life, Liberty, Land, and the Pursuit of Happiness" and it is the promise of a life here in America. As Americans, we are proud of these freedoms that allow us to live our daily lives. We are one of the only countries with this promise and it is what attracts people from all over the world to come here. Our founding fathers of the United States of America wrote these words, having no idea of ​​the impact they would have on the rest of this country's history. These words were the foundation of government, and it was not perfect at first, but little by little it matured into what we have today, strong and powerful. To other nations, America is considered the world power and a great nation to live in. Unfortunately, corruption, scandals, and controversies have tainted our once-golden shine, and other nations are tired of watching their footsteps. One of the most controversial parts of our government is the NSA. Hidden in the shadows of American and global knowledge is what the NSA actually does and what it monitors. It is only very recently that the NSA has been brought out of the shadows and shined a light on exactly what is happening within its walls. They “spy” not only on the personal data of the United States, but also on that of foreign leaders. The NSA says it's for everyone's safety against terrorism and attacks. However, this goes way too far and violates a constitutional right, that of privacy. The NSA has overstepped its bounds and spying doesn't seem to make a difference to security. One of the most sacred ideas we hold dear is our right to privacy. It's a simple correlation between being free and doing what we want, legally speaking, in our own homes and lives. Unfortunately, our lives seem to be becoming less... middle of paper ... that didn't stop it, it was the people who had no weapons other than their hands. These were the people the government should have protected and failed to do so. We only have one life to live on this earth, and our life should be to live privately and freely. With so much surveillance, can we really say that freedom doesn't have a price? Clearly, people need to open their eyes and realize that mass surveillance is hindering the ability to detect threats, and by the time we do, it's too late. Something needs to be done, because innocent Americans should not be monitored daily while those who pose a threat seem to be neglected. This is the most dangerous thing of all, not being able to move through the mass of useless information, when the enemies might be planning something big. We Americans have the right to be protected and not be treated as a threat by our own government..