Civics -- Green/Raby

Read and react to the following quote: "The USA Patriot Act and other actions that expanded the powers of the executive branch in matters of national security are necessary to protect the citizens of the United States from foreign and domestic threats."

1) Choose a side: do you agree or disagree with this statement and why?
2) Use the provided link, and other valid websites, to bolster your argument. Post your response, with facts, to this forum.
3) Read and reply to other students' posts. I will be giving you participation based on the number of posts you make. If you are very active, I will give you extra credit.  You should have a minimum of 5 posts.

Be sure your posts are respectful.  Do not attack the person, just their ideas.