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I've always wanted to work in national security, but unfortunately, I am medically disqualified from the military. So I was thinking of eventually joining the NSA, as I'm really into math and comp sci and all....but of course, the NSA is a bit of a controversial agency. I am curious as to what the users of Rallypoint have to say about the NSA, its ethics, pros/cons, and would greatly appreciate any feedback.
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James Anders I'm Probably a Little "Biased" Officially I Worked for the "Naval Security Group" if You Read The Puzzle Palace it would Tell You that Naval Security Group is a Nice way of saying I worked for the NSA in a Navy Uniform. I had Me a Lot of Fun for 21 Years. Yeah there is a Lot, of Boring but When it was Entertaining, It was Very Entertaining. Many of the Developments in Computer Science came out of Our Community.
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You do realize that the NSA is aligned under the Department of Defense? I have spent a significant portion of my career working with and relying on the members of the NSA. They are highly professional, ethical, and patriotic. No less than the rest of the members of the military. For the last 4 years I worked in their space (borrowed by an Air Force Cyber Ops unit) and I know many people who work there. I continue to work with them today as we share efforts to solve problems and defend this country. The actions of a few that create controversy do not reflect the overwhelming majority of them who are dedicated public servants to this country. What specifically are you concerned about with the NSA that speaks to the controversy you referred to?
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James Anders
Thank you for your input.
"What specifically are you concerned about with the NSA?"
The controversy I was referring to was the possible surveillance of ordinary american citizens and the ethics of it all. Kind of like what Snowden blew the whistle about. But I suppose that no organization is perfect, and that it's up to our elected officials (and the voting public) to lay out an ethical and effective agenda for our intel agencies to pursue.
"What specifically are you concerned about with the NSA?"
The controversy I was referring to was the possible surveillance of ordinary american citizens and the ethics of it all. Kind of like what Snowden blew the whistle about. But I suppose that no organization is perfect, and that it's up to our elected officials (and the voting public) to lay out an ethical and effective agenda for our intel agencies to pursue.
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Of course, this is based on the case of Snowden, Harold T. Martin III, Daniel Hale, and Reality Winner (yes, that is her name)......NSA employees (or subcontractors) that were arrested for leaking intel
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