2. How did the Cold War sometimes negatively impact individual freedoms?

The Cold War asked the question in which the general public as well as the government decided where to draw the line in between a person and their own personal freedom & personal space, and the general public's safety. The Cold War saw extensive usage of spies and espionage, as well as counter-espionage tactics that included surveillance, counter wire-tapping, etc. With the government listening to almost everything a citizen says, it took away the sense of privacy. The trend is seen even today, where the US government's past record & capability to continue surveillance of the general public makes many wonder whether or not they really have "freedom".

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