National Security vs. Civil Liberties Forum

Patriot Act

Patriot Act

by Shannon Allen -
Number of replies: 2
I don't 100 percent fully agree with the Patriot Act but for the most part I agree with it. I do believe that it was based on good intentions and that it can help prevent attacks. I think it has done a pretty good job of that since 9/11. I know that people are concerned about privacy but with the amount of people in the U.S. and in the world, I don't think it is very likey that they are going to seek out every person and snoop around in their lives. They want people who are suspicious which means some innocent people might be questioned but if you have nothing to hide, is it that big of a deal?
In reply to Shannon Allen

Re: Patriot Act

by Kimberly Royek -
Well, I agree that it helped a lot. I support it 100%. Why wouldn't somebody want the government to protect us any way they can? That's what they're there for. But then if something goes wrong, we are the first to blame them.
In reply to Kimberly Royek

Re: Patriot Act

by Shannon Allen -

Exactly. People are never satisfied. They either think the government is doing too much or they think they aren't doing enough.