Development of Constitutional Government Unit 2

The Right to Privacy as stated below in the US constitution is a pillar of freedom that holds up our rights as Americans. When the founding fathers developed the Constitution there was no Facebook, Gmail, or Twitter. Your assignment is to pick and read a few of the links below, then answer the 3 questions at the bottom:
The Right to Privacy and the U. S. Constitution:
"The real danger is the gradual erosion of individual liberties through automation, integration, and interconnection of many small, separate record-keeping systems, each of which alone may seem innocuous, even benevolent, and wholly justifiable." U. S. Privacy Study Commission

Many Americans feel very strongly about their right to privacy. The Digital Age is having profound effects on the issue of personal privacy. As people embrace the convenience of credit cards and ATM cards they also provide to these companies intimate information about their purchases and personal choices. On the other hand, some argue safety is enhanced as tiny electronic chips and webcams make it possible for them to surreptitiously check on loved ones.

Home for Seniors Trades Privacy for Security

RealID Act | REAL ID Act of 2005 Congresspedia | Senate Hearing on REAL ID Act CSpan | Discussion on National ID Cards CSpan

Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board CSpan | FAQ: How Real ID will affect you | Blues' claims database illegal, unethical: reader

HIPAA | Electronic Privacy Information Center | Courting Student Rights | Privacy at school

Facebook users complain of new tracking | Spying on the Home Front  

Do you approve of this invasion of privacy or do you object?
Set the limit. Where do you draw the line in this privacy issue? Explain
What consequences do you support for those who cross the line?