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Governments have the responsibility to protect their citizens. They should do what it takes in order to catch threats to our security, but they should not be overly intrusive. I have many beliefs about government's role. The government should be able to spy on citizens. I believe that you cannot catch bad things before they happen if they don't spy using techniques such as security cameras, but i don't believe they should misuse their power. I view torture and incarceration without charges to be misuses of power. The government officials are not always correct in their decisions. There should be a system of checks and balances in place so the police watch the people, and the people watch the police so no one can become tyrannical. War is also another issue for governments. I believe that people should stand up to war if they disagree with it. If we don't stand up for things we don't agree with, no reform will take place. Also, people should be able to read and write whatever they want. The government should not be allowed to block the people from knowing the whole truth since they deserve to know what's going on in their country. I have many beliefs on the role of government. Without a strong government, a county could not be safe. As well as with an overly intrusive government, the government would be tyrannical. It is important for a government to find middle ground between the two.
 * 11.28.2011.1984 Anticipation Statement Response.**