Taylor claims that his position on state surveillance flows from the widely accepted view that
A) governments have the right and responsibility to do whatever is necessary to deter crime.
B) it is morally permissible for the State to secure information about past events in certain circumstances.
C) security concerns trump privacy rights.
D) actions are right insofar as they maximize overall happiness.

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Taylor's position is based on the belief that it is morally permissible for the state to collect information about past events in certain circumstances, such as when it is necessary for national security or to prevent crime. He acknowledges the importance of privacy rights, but argues that they must be balanced against the need for security. However, he does not explicitly state that security concerns always trump privacy rights or that actions should be judged based on their ability to maximize happiness, making choices A, C, and D incorrect.

Taylor Claims That His Position on State Surveillance Flows from the Widely