Civil Liberties Pros And Cons

The founding fathers of the United States tried to create a nation with equal opportunities and civil liberties for each American citizen. After the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a shift occurred in the balance of liberties and those fundamental ideas were lost. Since that tragic September day, the nation’s undergone a dramatic degenerating alteration where civil liberties continue to disappear from citizens. Just 45 days after the September 11 attacks, with virtually no debate, Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act on October 26th, 2001. This act expanded the surveillance powers of domestic law enforcement and international intelligence agencies. The controversy soon followed, claiming both full and partial violations of the Constitution and endangerments of civil liberties. The United States, a nation of laws and liberties, should not infringe upon the rights given to its citizens. Therefore, the need for either reform or replacement is required to justify the wrongdoings caused by the
Thus, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and President Bush pledged to respond with an act of legislature designed to combat, prevent, and confront terrorist attacks. The result was the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, or the acronym USA Patriot Act for short. Through the Patriot Act, law enforcement agencies are given the most effective tools necessary to combat these enemies with intent to attack or harm the nation. The Internet happens to be the most plausible tool available to law enforcers because of its vulnerability and experimental capabilities in the growing technological age. Essentially, the Patriot Act enables law enforcement to circumvent current laws or Constitutional rights in order to obtain information usable to accuse a person of treason or terrorist-like