George Bush Dbq

In George Bush's speech on September 20, 2001, after a major terrorist attack on America, he states that the country will take whatever means necessary to stop terrorists around the world. He makes it clear that all Americans will have to put forth an effort to end terrorism. They would also have to understand that they may have to give up some things in order to gain justice. During the Salem Witch Trials,which took place far before the Bill of Rights were written, the courts believed that by condemning and killing these so called "witches" they were working toward the greater good. They were convinced that they were cleansing the world of evil. If the government finds it necessary to violate people's personal liberties for the betterment