Security Vs Privacy
National Security vs the Right to Privacy
In 1776, America’s founding fathers made it clear the primary and constitutional responsibility of the United States government was to provide safety for its citizens. In addition, it became the American government’s duty to protect its constituents against any threat of terrorism. This role is not taken lightly in the United States, due to the fact that Americans value the security and safety of their country. However, there are others who believe civil liberties are much more valuable than their safety. Ever since September 11th and the bombings during the Boston Marathon the nation has realized that they are not immune to the threats of terrorists around the world. As a result, this has triggered
In 1776, America’s founding fathers made it clear the primary and constitutional responsibility of the United States government was to provide safety for its citizens. In addition, it became the American government’s duty to protect its constituents against any threat of terrorism. This role is not taken lightly in the United States, due to the fact that Americans value the security and safety of their country. However, there are others who believe civil liberties are much more valuable than their safety. Ever since September 11th and the bombings during the Boston Marathon the nation has realized that they are not immune to the threats of terrorists around the world. As a result, this has triggered