Spreading America By Susan N Herman Analysis

Several weeks after the horrible terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act was rushed through Congress by Attorney General, John Ashcroft. This particular Act, however, was established with a ruling hand of fear. Life for Americans changed dramatically in those immediate days, weeks, and months after the attack. America had been spoiled with luxury for so long, that the illusion of control had ingrained itself into our very nature as Americans. That act of terror, on September 11, 2001, brought that belief crashing down, almost immediately. Fear and anger were rampant though out America; a dangerous

Three essays have been studied on this subject, (U.S. Patriot Act – Damian Coles, and The Patriot Act: Wise beyond Its Years – John Ashcroft, and Cassady Pitt - U.S.

To a vast majority of Americans, there exists the belief that the Patriot Act violates their right to privacy, and does little to ensure national security. However, this was not the intention of the Bush Administration, who passed this law. One week after September 11, 2001, the Patriot Act, a law that was meant to strengthen national security, was signed by the Bush Administration to ensure that no terrorist attack would ever harm the lives of more Americans. The Patriot Act gave federal law enforcement agencies what they needed to mount an effective and coordinated plan to stop United States Terrorism. The officials were given the right to carry out surveillance over the internet, phone conversations, and public records. Therefore, this

After the terrorist attacks on to New York City on September 11, 2001, there have been several adjustments to the legislature. Since, this tragic event had an impact on all citizens in this county, new agencies were created and policies at airports were changed as method of prevention for future terrorism incidents. As a consequence, the Congress passed the U.S. PATRIOT Act, which was established to increase airport security and prevent future deadly terrorist attacks. The acronym stands for “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act” (Pitt, 2011, p. 54). Even though the PATRIOT Act was enacted for safety reasons, there have been various law suits claiming that innocent members of the Muslim population are being targeted. Pitt (2011) argued in his research that the fairness of this law is questionable, since there is a considerable amount of evidence proving that Muslims are vulnerable to be judged by their race and

Nonetheless, the alarm of the terrorists ought not to make Americans surrender their lifestyle. Americans ought not to be compelled to yield what our nation is glad for, including majority rules system and opportunity of representation. On account of the University of California San Diego (UCSD) organization banning the connection to the terrorist site, the USA Patriot Act was translated mistakenly. Their choice to boycott the hyperlink was an infringement of the right to speak freely. A connection to a site ought not to be seen as correspondences gear.

American citizens favor their civil liberties granted by the law and the Constitution. Civil liberties are freedoms of a citizen granted by the U.S. Constitution without arbitrary government abridgement. They are important because those freedoms protect the people from an oppressive government and other oppressive citizens. These rights include the freedom of assembly, petition, press, religion, speech and civil rights. The rights separate the United States from a tyrannical government. The preservation of civil rights is a keystone of democracy. This allows the United States to be unique from other nations throughout the test of time. Americans also take pride in their freedoms as the Founding Fathers would have wanted them to. The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 or also known as the Patriot Act, however, is hampering on American freedoms, pride and the Bill of Rights. The Act was passed right after the September 11 terror attacks as a way to prevent further terrorist attacks in the United States. Although security is a necessary factor in an American’s life, security should not be prioritized over personal freedom. The Patriot Act should be amended because part of the act is unconstitutional, is an attack on Americans’ civil liberties and supports the vilification of Muslim Americans.

The U.S.A. Patriot Act creates significant expanded powers to federal and state law enforcement agencies to fight against terrorism in the United States and abroad. The Act enabled law enforcement agencies to circumvent the Bill of Rights in the fight against terrorism. Law enforcement was now able to; search and seize without probable cause, to detain individuals without a trial, monitor religious and political events without suspecting criminal activity, listen to conversations between lawyers and their clients or deny legal representation to individuals accused of crimes. Although the intent of the Patriot Act was to combat terrorism in the United States and abroad, it is presently being utilized against the citizens of America. Therefore, the Constitutional rights of every American citizen are being violated.

On October 26, 2001, a law was signed into congress by George W. Bush known as the Patriot Act. The initial purpose of the act was to monitor terrorist like activity that could happen on U.S. soil and that could affect the way of the American life. Although its sole purpose was to monitor suspect activity, it gives citizens little to no privacy. In Martin Letter from Birmingham Jail, he explains how he believed that a just laws should follow the code of ethics. However, this law is the farthest from having morals or being ethical, it’s used to invaded the privacy of U.S. citizen. The USA Patriot Act is an unjust law, it violates the right to freedom and abuses the right to have privacy, and it can lead to unlawful consequences.

The USA Patriot Act was supposed to help the government find terrorists and prevent another attack, like the attacks on September 11th from happening again. However, there were many constitutional questions that surfaced with regard to the USA Patriot Act. The act gave the government more power than it had before September 11th. It allowed the government to put the rights of citizens aside, when the government thought that a person might be involved with terrorist activity. I will begin by discussing the contents of the USA Patriot Act and what questions might arise. I will then present some scenarios where the Patriot Act was used to justify the civil liberties of Americans being limited, and if the government’s suspicions were correct or

“America needs the Patriot Act because it helps prevent terrorism while posing little risk to civil liberties. The law simply lets counterterrorism agents use tools that police officers have used for decades. And it contains elaborate safeguards against

The USA Patriot Act of 2001 is a controversial public policy, which greatly undermines the civil liberties and constitutional freedom of the American people. This essay will moved from an overview of the USA Patriot Act to a review of the critical literature regarding the importance of the Act to the safety of Americans and shows how the Act violates the civil rights and liberties of citizens and noncitizens alike. After presenting sufficient evidence that the Patriot Act violates many of the basic principles that have been articulated in the U.S. Constitution, particularly within the Bill of Rights, I will, propose recommendations that if implemented scrupulously could help to restore American confidence in government's determination to

The September 11th terrorist attacks brought fear and anger to all Americans. People of all races did not know how to react to such a horrific tragedy. After these attacks were carried, former President George W. Bush declared a “War on Terror”. While this was happening Muslims in the U.S were in the middle of this issue. The War on Terror was focused on Muslim Citizens in the U.S due to media outlets and many people criticizing all people that are Muslims are radicals. With all said The Patriot Act was passed which many criticized because it was argued conflicted personal liberties and public discussion. George W. Bush praised the act for making America safer. However, it was a plan targeted primarily at Muslims and Arabs . Like American governments have done in the past acts like the Espionage and Sedition Act this is another one of acts that aim to target one group . “War on Terror” was not only declared on the real terrorists of Al Qaeda but it was also declared on many Muslims in the United States with the passing of the Patriot Act. Under these circumstances people’s rights are taken away and citizens and non citizens who are Muslims would be mostly of focused upon. It would give states the right to hold and investigate suspected terrorists with insufficient evidence .The Patriot Act affects people rights, goes against the Constitution and can invade people’s privacy by targeting one group and not given the rights people of the American government deserve.

In the film Citizenfour, we are reminded of the atrocities that ensued from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It created a ripple effect within how our nation conducts itself in regards to national security. Paranoia is pervasive due to the threat of another potential act of terrorism. However, the paranoia has gone too far. George W. Bush, in response to 9/11, signs the U.S.A. patriot act.

The Patriot Act violates the civil liberties of immigrants living in this country.  Five to ten thousand Middle Eastern men have been called in for questioning based solely on the fact they are Middle Eastern.  As implied in the Patriot Act, anyone and everyone are subject to the unethical scrutiny of their personal lives.  As well as monitoring phone and personal conversations, the government can also follow internet activity.  According to John Ashcroft, those whose conversations are being monitored have been informed beforehand. Also, they will only be prosecuted on information pertaining to terrorism. John Ashcroft has also said the Patriot Act has allowed suspension of due process from non U.S. citizens. This way the government can pick up and hold anyone suspected of terrorism for up to six months (Ashcroft).

Fear is a powerful motivator. Fear has driven nations and men to make destructive decisions. From burning suspected witches during the Salem witch trials, to the fear of slave revolts such as the Nat Turner rebellion and the persecution of Japanese immigrants in the US following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Fear has for many decades been a driving force in American society. Following this trend, there is no surprise that the USA Patriot Act would be passed. Aristotle felt that great men and women are the ones who overcome fear's effects, and not allow themselves to be consumed. After the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, America’s fear of terrorism was at an all-time high. Specifically, radical Islamic terrorist were the primary source