Problem:
After the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the United States Congress, at the request of then-President George W. Bush, passed the USA Patriot Act of 2001. Signed immediately into law by then-President Bush, it granted sweeping powers to federal, state, and local law enforcement relative to the investigation of potential terrorist-related activity. Some of these provisions, including allowing for roving wiretaps, were perceived by some to constitute a violation of the right to privacy understood to be held by Americans.
Now, it is important to point out that there is no explicit right to privacy stipulated in the Constitution. However, we do have a right to privacy, but it is implied through judicial interpretation. That being said, the USA Patriot Act initiated a discussion in this country; what takes precedence - public safety or the absolute preservation of civil liberties, specifically our right to privacy?
For your initial post to get the discussion started, I ask you the question:
What should take precedence? The preservation of civil liberties at all costs or the pursuit of public safety in the name of combating terrorism? Need Assignment Help?
There is no "right or wrong" answer here; however. it is imperative that you substantiate your commentary. For this assignment, you are to make three posts.
Your initial post is to be a minimum of 200 words. This initial post is to directly address the aforementioned question.