You can find out what the government knows about you!

[savemefromdumbya]

Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), anyone has the right to request information from the government. Last strengthened by Congress in response to the Watergate scandal, FOIA gives citizens a way to demand transparency from the Administration -- and take the government to court if necessary.

Many Americans -- especially those with family and friends abroad -- are wondering whether government agents have been listening to their phone conversations or reading their email. If you're worried this has happened to you, you can use this site to help you find out.

http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?ID=M714657297701084624750865

[Richard D]

1. OK - important question

If a person files a FOIA for themselves, does that somehow awaken the sleeping giant to start looking in their direction?

[Karenina]

2. BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[BlueEyedSon]

3. You betcha! Goes on your "permanent record"!!!

[savemefromdumbya]

4. probably

however if 5 million doit

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

5. I just did it for Mr. Wonderful and myself.

I really don't give a rat's ass if it alerts them or not. We don't have anything to hide. I just would love to know what they do have already....

[savemefromdumbya]

6. if 500,000 thousand want to know then they will be busy!

[tinfoilinfor2005]

7. My naturalization papers were stolen years ago in the Bahamas

and it took me fifteen years to get them back. How long do you think it will take to receive your requested information? If your kids are babies, they will probably be in college by the time the government envelope arrives. :rofl: