United States on September 11‚ 2001‚ many Americans were fearful of what the future held. Enacted as a response to those attacks‚ and as a way to re-instill a sense of security to the nation‚ American legislators worked to pass the USA Patriot Act of 2001. The Patriot Act appropriately made changes to other U.S. laws to combat terrorism‚ however it also established measures that may potentially hinder the rights of those it was designed to protect‚ sparking controversy regarding privacy and governmental
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living thing that they do? Through loopholes in the Patriot Act‚ the government misuses their power by spying on millions of innocent Americans. The people do have rights within the fourth Amendment though. Simplified‚ it states that Americans have the right to privacy unless there is probable cause. (Kids n.d.) Where do we as Americans draw the line? The Patriot Act is an Act that was signed by George W. Bush on October 26‚ 2001. The Patriot Act is an acronym that stands for Providing Appropriate
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Al Qaeda Terrorist Group Paul Leclair University of Phoenix CJA/300 William Barnes December 8‚ 2005 Abstract Al Qaeda is arguably the most well-known and most dangerous Islamic terrorist organization in the world. It was established around 1990 by a Saudi millionaire‚ Osama Bin Laden‚ to bring together Arabs who fought in Afghanistan against the Soviet invasion. The goal of the organization is to reestablish the Muslim state throughout the world. Al Qaeda works with allied Islamic
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Civil Liberties A History of American Civil Liberties The United States of America has a colorful history that much like an elaborate tapestry‚ is formed of events and advancements which make up its past. Each historical incident has contributed to the melting pot of culture and also the future of Americans. The history of civil liberties in the United States has significantly shaped our modern-day society. This paper explores the monumental occurrences of civil liberties before
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The Patriot (2000) The Patriot is a film about the Revolutionary War. It was directed by Roland Emmerich and starred Mel Gibson as well as Heath Ledger and Joely Richardson. It has had three Oscar Award nominations and has won ten other awards. When the film was released it received much attention‚ criticism‚ and controversy‚ mostly for its historical accuracy (Glancy‚ Mark). The film The Patriot is not historically accurate because of the depiction of British soldiers‚ the way in which people
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“the patriot and the revolution” The patriot‚was made in 2001 Revolution‚ in 1985. the setting in the Patriot opens up to the main character‚ Mel Gibson who owns a farm‚ he has 4 kids. But he ends up fighting for his one son who dies‚ for his right. Revolution opens up to Tom Dobb‚ a master fur trader who shows up a New York at a bad time. His son Volunteers to fight the war so Tom Dobb follows in the war unwillingly to protect his son. But what are the similarities? what are the differences
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The Prodigal Son Throughout life‚ one can remember their parents sharing stories about life which seemed to be teachable moments. Due to youth or lack of experience‚ an individual may not understand the significant value of these stories. However‚ as an adult they may now realize the stories their parents shared were in fact teachable moments designed to aid them in their personal development. Many parents used stories such as The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Tortoise and the Hare
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and "Mother to Son" are both poems that addresses that the central idea is a life lesson. Both writings are similar because‚ they both have a similar central idea. Both authors convey this idea there are similarities and differences. Although‚ the poems have the same idea‚ there are similarities and differences. The poems come across life edvice. "If" and "Mother to Son" are similar in a way because‚ they are both about teaching a life lesson. In both poems it about teaching their sons about life and
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hope of what was laying up ahead. Therefore‚ in Langston Hughes‚ “ Mother to Son” the mother explains to her son that he should be optimistic‚ which leads to the major theme of‚ no matter how hard the obstacles‚ keep on going. When the mother is talking to her son she explains to him that life isn’t easy and that he should be prepared for the obstacles up ahead. For example‚ it is stated that the mother tells her son that‚ “Don’t you fall now-” “For I’se still goin’‚ honey” (17-18). This demonstrates
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Shinrikyo is a Japanese ‘New Religious Movement Organisation’ but they are also labelled as a terrorist organisation in many countries across the world. The group originated in 1984‚ in Japan. It started as a cult where the founder and leader‚ Shoko Asahara‚ promised followers that they would have the power to hover or levitate if they joined. Since its establishment in 1984‚ it has committed at least two terrorist attacks. The group was popular in the 1990’s and had many members (10‚000 in Japan and approximately
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