Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Cell Phone Blog I believe that police should not be able to search one's phone without a warrant because it is an invasion of privacy. Just as police are not allowed to search one's house or car, the cell phone is a possession which properties solely belong to it's owner. Police should not be able to search the cell phone whenever they want because it is a clear disturbance to someone's privacy.The article stated that the Supreme Court's decision on the case of David Riley is an example of how the Supreme Court is trying to balance the antique properties of the constitution with the issues of modern day and the technology that has come with it (Article). This is true, the Supreme Court's role is to interpret the constitution, and with the constitution getting newer and the world everchanging, it is becoming difficult for them to make decisions like this. The article also raised the question about students and if they should be punished for discrediting their teachers on Facebook (Article). The answer to this question is no. The Internet is the most free thing in the world, a place where people can openly voice their opinions. Punishing students would be a violation of freedom of speech, which goes against the constitution. The Internet should be governed using the laisez-fairs method. Lastly,the article discusses how people have the right to tell authorities no if they ask you to pass up your house, car, phone, or anything for search (Article). This is just another testament as to why the government must have a warrant to search your phone.