The U.S has been using diplomats in order to gather information such as credit card and frequent-flier numbers, work schedules and other personal information about foreign officials. Records of this date back to 2008. State department spokesman Philip J. Crowley denied the new reports, claiming that "Our diplomats are just that, diplomats, They represent our country around the world and engage openly and transparently with representatives of foreign governments and civil society. Through this process, they collect information that shapes our policies and actions. This is what diplomats, from our country and other countries, have done for hundreds of years." While the U.S's use of diplomats may be controversial, it is a step towards better national security.
Tom Millman
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/29/world/29spy.html?_r=1&hp
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment