How would you feel if your privacy was invaded online or on your phone? Do you think privacy is a basic civil liberty?

If my privacy were invaded online or on my phone, I’d likely feel violated, anxious, and vulnerable. Privacy is essential for feeling safe and secure, and when it's compromised, it can lead to a loss of trust and a sense of powerlessness. It’s a deeply personal matter, especially in today’s world, where our digital presence is a significant part of our lives. As for whether privacy is a basic civil liberty, it is. Today we read a poem in class called Refugee In America by Langston Hughes. In this poem, it actually taught me a lot of things. About freedom and liberty, in the poem he talks about how he loves freedom. But when he talks about liberty he knows he's not free. 

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