The Patriot Act
September 11, 2001. This date means many things to many people, but is recognized all over the world for one of the most horrific events in recent decades. The United States of America, arguably the greatest country on earth, came under attack. Not only were numerous lives taken and changed forever, but the security of The U.S. was breached in a major way as well. Who would be held responsible? How would the President Respond? What would prevent this from happening again? Questions filled the minds of many Americans. While fear brought on the unity of an entire country, congress and The President were busy forming legislation that would alter the security and privacy of the American people.
The PATRIOT Act, short for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, is a law that was passed following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S. to prevent future acts of terror. Becoming effective October 26, 2001, under the Bush Administration, the bill presented by Frank J. Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI), would change and sculpt the operation of an entire country over the next decade and beyond. While the purpose of this legislation was ultimately to protect our homeland and to prevent terrorism, as previously mentioned, great controversy surrounds the legislation because many Americans feel that this legislation allows the government to invade their privacy, without the need for substantieated grounds.
With ten titles, The PATRIOT Act, created new law and policy for all events surrounding an act of terror. From prevention to caring for victims of terrorism, this Act seems to cover it all.
Recently, President Obama approved an extension of a few of the primary causes within the Patriot Act, which were due to be phased out as a part of the sunset clause.
Like with all other political matters and legislation, with support comes opposition and controversy, this Act is no different. “Reform
The PATRIOT Act, short for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, is a law that was passed following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S. to prevent future acts of terror. Becoming effective October 26, 2001, under the Bush Administration, the bill presented by Frank J. Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI), would change and sculpt the operation of an entire country over the next decade and beyond. While the purpose of this legislation was ultimately to protect our homeland and to prevent terrorism, as previously mentioned, great controversy surrounds the legislation because many Americans feel that this legislation allows the government to invade their privacy, without the need for substantieated grounds.
With ten titles, The PATRIOT Act, created new law and policy for all events surrounding an act of terror. From prevention to caring for victims of terrorism, this Act seems to cover it all.
Recently, President Obama approved an extension of a few of the primary causes within the Patriot Act, which were due to be phased out as a part of the sunset clause.
Like with all other political matters and legislation, with support comes opposition and controversy, this Act is no different. “Reform