Homework Help Forum: Media Law

Posted by Robert on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 5:15pm.

In the aftermath of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on America, and the resulting War on Terrorism by the United States, what reasonable and legal limitations should their be on the First Amendment?

• Media Law - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 5:17pm

  None.

  
  

• Media Law - Robert, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 5:18pm

  Why not? This has happend already by the Patriot Act of 2001, or would you not agree?

  
  

• Media Law - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 5:30pm

  The Patriot Act passed Congress at a time the U.S. was panicked and determined to prevent further terrorist attacks. Many people claim it's violated our right to privacy as guaranteed in our Bill of Rights. Our founding fathers did not want the government interfering in the lives of citizens and were adamant about wanting people's freedom of speech preserved. The Patriot Act violates the Bill of Rights. For more information see these sites. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_PATRIOT_Act http://www.aclu.org/safefree/resources/17343res20031114.html

  
  

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