The Importance Of The PATRIOT Act

You succinctly described the actions necessary for national security. As you noted, this is not always viewed as politically correct. The PATRIOT Act is an example of a polarizing issue. At its core, the PATRIOT Act has expanded surveillance capabilities and has been said to have been responsible for thwarting terrorist attacks since 9/11. Critics will note that the PATRIOT Act has infringed on civil liberties, but it seems that dealing with terrorism calls for more scrutiny in the name of national security. The current reality is that Radical Islam is the enemy against the founding principles of the United States. “Contrary to repeated Muslim denials, key aspects of the ideology of radical violent Muslim groups are indeed rooted in Islamic