r00t writes:
"In September of 2013, Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper stated that there were many 'important reasons' for the overly broad scope of the NSA's information collection programs. Among the reasons listed was that 'it could provide the United States and our allies early warning of international financial crises which could negatively impact the global economy.' Also mentioned was the long standing argument that the 'collection of information ... saves lives.'
In the months since the NSA data collections have come to light, many people question [pdf] the efficacy of the programs.
Now, in an exclusive interview, with The Beast, Clapper says that the NSA should have been more transparent about the secret programs. 'I probably shouldn't say this, but I will. Had we been transparent about this from the outset, we wouldn't have had the problem we had'. However, he still defends the practice by comparing it to 'fire insurance.'"
(Score: 1) by koreanbabykilla on Thursday February 20 2014, @04:09AM
I read this "If we would have just told all you peons that we can and will do whatever the fuck we want and answer to no one so shut the fuck up or we will disapear your dumb asses, Snowden wouldn't have mattered"
The problem is solved as far as he is concerned, Snowden cant take any more info.