Works Cited:
Friend, Celeste. "Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy." Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014.
Elahi, Manzoor. "Social Contract Theory by Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau." Academia.edu. Academia.edu, n.d. Web. 2 Dec. 2014.
Script:
Questions:
Could you give us an overview of your well known stance concerning the natural state of man?
Answer: all men are equal and free
Follow up question: are you suggesting that there should be no laws at all?
Answer: no, all men held accountable to laws of nature and God
How does the surveillance being conducted by the NSA violate your proposed social contract?
Answer: consent of the people, lack of awareness of the people, lack of transparency. Property, everyone owns themselves, to some degree a violation of personal property, implications of surveillance, etc.
But wouldn't you agree that in order for a government to function, citizens must give up certain freedoms?
Answer: While there is a trade, it is inordinate. The people must consent to this trade.
How would you say your social contract theory could be applied to create a better system?
Answer: more transparency from government
anchorman
Mac (1) welcome back to (Macs Important news station. Today's top story, the NSA leaks on internet surveillance recently brought to light by whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Mac (3) That's right Mac. Snowden released top secret documents about NSA surveillance which caused
an uproar from not just America, but most of the world. among the documents that were leaked were some detailing the extensive collection of metadata by the National Security Agency.
Mac (2) here with us tonight to discuss the issue
is renowned philosopher and progressive thinker John Locke. Locke is best known for his position on human rights and inherent property of individual. For more on the story we go live to Alex Rodrigue.
(switch to interview)
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