U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford's reaction was almost exactly the opposite. He said the data mining is “out of control” and has “no regard for constitutional rights.”
“I think that they've crossed a tripwire,” Sanford said. “As a conservative, it's more than alarming. And frankly, it's very disturbing.”
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When Sanford appeared before Dorchester County Republicans during a Saturday breakfast meeting, he heard similar concerns.
“Rightfully, they were really, really upset. I think if you're a conservative, you ought to be very, very upset, maddened, frustrated. I think if you're a liberal, you ought to be very maddened, frustrated and upset,” he said. “Wherever you are on the social scale in terms of political philosophy, this whole notion of Big Brother just sort of mining through personal records is flabbergasting from a social standpoint. It's disturbing from a political standpoint.”
Is Edward Snowden, the source behind reports about the U.S. government’s secret surveillance program, a patriot or a traitor?
38% Patriot
32% Traitor
22% Somewhere in between
8% I have no strong opinion
How concerned are you right now about contempt for the US Constitution?
60% Very concerned
13% Somewhat concerned
8% A little concerned
19% Not concerned at all
