Abstract: Surveillance has rapidly increased since 9/11. With the passing of the “Patriot Act”, this allowed the government to have more control over citizens' private business. Edward Snowden, an ex CIA contractor, leaked information revealing that millions of American phone lines were being tapped. This begs the question: Is surveillance a safety issue or an invasion of privacy? According to Socrates, it is an immoral action as the ends don't justify the means. The government does this for the sake of homeland security, yet it leaves the people in a complete state of paranoia as a result…