Multiple New Polls Show Americans Reject Wholesale NSA Domestic SpyingMark M. Jaycox Just like the American public in the 1970s, Americans in the 2010s know that when the government amasses dossiers on citizens, its neither good for security nor for privacy. And a wide range of polls this week show widespread concern among the American people over thenew revelations about NSA domestic spying. Yesterday, the Guardianreleased a comprehensive poll showing widespread concern about NSA spying. Two-thirds of Americans think the NSAs role should be reviewed. The poll also showed Americans demanding accountability and more information from public officialstwo key points of our recently launchedstopwatching.uscampaign. But theres more. So far, Gallup has one of the better-worded questions, finding that 53% of Americans disapprove of the NSA spying. A CBSpoll also showed that a majorityat 58%of Americans disapprove of the government collecting phone records of ordinary Americans. And Rasmussenthough sometimes known for push pollingalso recently conducted a poll showing that 59% of Americans areopposed to the current NSA spying. Despite the aggregate numbers, many of the polls took place at the same time Americans were finding out new facts about the program. More questions must be asked. And if history is any indication, the American people will be finding out much more. Indeed, just today the Guardian reported that its working on a whole new series with even more NSA revelations about spying. One thing is definitely clear: the American public is demanding answers and needs more information. Thats why Congress must create a special investigatory committee to reveal the full extent of the programs. Democracy demands it. Go here to take action. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 