Following 9/11, the U.S. government passed the Patriot Act, which allowed surveillance of citizen's communications without a warrant. Use the following quote about the act to answer the essay questions in complete sentences.
...The attacks in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001, followed closely by the mysterious anthrax mailings and the swift war in Afghanistan, prompted changes in law enforcement, intelligence, operations, and security
As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor predicted: 'We're likely to experience more restrictions on our personal freedom than has ever been the case in our country.'
A. According to this document, what was one reason for the passage of the USA Patriot Act? (2 points)
B. Do you agree with the quote from O'Connor that claims the Act put more restrictions (limits) on personal freedom? Explain.
A. According to the document, one reason for the passage of the USA Patriot Act was the series of events that occurred after 9/11 such as the attacks in New York and Washington, the anthrax mailings, and the war in Afghanistan. These events prompted changes in law enforcement, intelligence operations, and security.
B. In my opinion, I agree with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's prediction that the USA Patriot Act put more restrictions on personal freedom. The act allowed for surveillance of citizen's communications without a warrant, which could be seen as a violation of privacy and personal freedoms. Additionally, the act also expanded the government's power to monitor and track individuals, potentially infringing on their civil liberties. Overall, the USA Patriot Act did impose restrictions on personal freedom in order to enhance national security.