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The patriot act is a U.S law that was passed in the
wakes of September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks. Its goal was to strengthen
domestic security and broaden the powers of law-enforcement agencies with
regards to finding and stopping terrorists.
There are both pros and cons behind the Patriot Act.
Some of the pros are the act is useful in assuring people that they are more
protected from terrorist attack which is very unlikely to happen. It also makes
some soldiers feel like they are trying to defend the act and increase the
chances of men and women to join the army.
The
cons of this act is the simple fact that the bill of rights is being abused, it
opens up a gate way to pass other bills like the “Cyber Security Act” which is
a way to take control of the internet. I feel like this act gives the
government too much power. I personally feel like the act means well inreffrence
with the tourism, but the government has taken advantage of their inside power
and are using this act to do whatever they feel is justice. I like the thought
of the re-authorizing that Senator Ron Weyden; Democrat of Organ introduced a
bill that would narrow the most controversial provisions of the act section 215.
Unfortunately, President Obama, who
supported a similar amendment when he was in the Senate, signed the Patriot Act
re-authorization without insisting on the Wyden amendment.
Blog Post 1:Enemy of the State -Lianna Jordan
Lianna Jordan
Public Enemy of the
State Reflection
Everything
started with a video of a murder and fights for possession. This movie made me
realize the importance of the government all together. I learned that not only
congressman but people will do what ever it takes to make it through. An
example from the movie is when Reynolds kills Hammersley because of his firm
opposition for the passing of new legislation that would expand the power of
intelligence. The movie was good and I learned that the people on the inside
have a lot of power and are able to access a lot of powerful information, which
again makes them powerful. They killed Roberts girlfriend and frames him for
her murder.