I'm writing an essay about the book "1984" by george orwell?

No, I am against that statement and you should be opposed to it in your essay to show your teacher that you understand the concept of the novel. The big question in this novel is what citizens are willing to give up to be ensured security. In 1984 the government stopped being run by the people and started running the people instead. They viewed power "not as a means but as an end." If the government spies on its citizens, they will be given too much power and will abuse it.