When the act was passed, only one senator voted against it, claiming it was a violation of the Constitution’s basic civil liberties (“Patriot Act II”). Fourteen years after the act was passed, more Americans visualize the true intentions behind the Patriot Act, and the government took a different approach to national security as a result. Arguably the most controversial aspect of the Patriot Act was the government’s right to collect citizens’ personal records; the Federal Bureau of Investigation
of and devotion to one's own country”, patriotism does not mean supporting your government during times of war, no matter what. Being a patriot does not mean one has to support the ideas of the government, it involves standing up for your constitutional rights, and that it is more than just supporting their country in times of war, but at all times. Being a patriot does not mean one has to support the ideas of the government. Patriotism does not imply one has to support their government, but to be
controlled by the totalitarian government of Oceania and its leader, Big Brother. The National Security Agency of the United States has become George Orwell’s Thought Police. The first step to losing privacy began with the signing in of the USA/Patriot Act. It was initially signed by George Bush on October 26, 2001, shortly after the 9/11 terrorist
The Underground Railroad is an extremely important piece of Canadian history, and it was a benefit to many refugees in search of freedom during the 19th century. The railroad was an intricate system consisting of tunnels, various above ground routes, and safe houses from locations across the United States to Canadian provinces. Railroad terms were used as code words for guides and refugees. Places also had specific code names. The underground railroad was an attempt to end slavery, aided by the Abolitionist
his political career. He focuses on economic issues such as raising the minimum wage, income and wealth inequality, universal healthcare, reducing the burden of student debt by making public universities tuition-free, and expanding Social Security benefits by eliminating the cap on the payroll tax on all income above $250,000. Sanders has become a supporter of laws requiring companies to provide their workers sick leave, paternity leave, and vacation time, noting that such laws have been adopted by
The internet has been around for a few decades now, and people are increasingly innovating it. The growth of the internet has been extraordinary. With many supposed benefits of the internet,there is still a lot of controversy behind it. Is the accessibility to any and all information in the world a blessing or a downfall in incognito? Is having social media where anyone can post anything and say anything a good thing? Are humans relying too much on the easy access to information online? These are
In the article by Ralph Strangis, titled “Ralph Strangis: Why do we inject patriot acts into sports?” ,Strangis is befuddled as to why honoring soldiers and songs of patriotism is a part of sports culture. Strangis believes that the reason why patriotism is so prevalent is because it’s a symbol that has always been embedded and is now being used as a way to recruit for the armed forces. In the article Strangis talks about how frequently one hears patriotic songs and now even witness soldiers being
called Loyalists.The people who wanted to be independent from Britain were called Patriots. One of the big causes to write the Declaration of Independence was the Revolutionary War. This war started in 1775, and it was a big influence of the Declaration of Independence. There was a lot going on in the time period when the Declaration of Independence was being written. The Stamp Act happened in 1725. It was an act that included an additional tax on every piece of printed paper sold. Another important
should allow workers to meet basic life expenses. But there are more potential benefits than just higher wages for workers. Businesses could benefit from the trickle-down effect of these higher wages. Lower-income consumers could have disposable cash to spend, and cost-conscious retailers such as Wal-Mart could find their business get a substantial boost. Beyond the trickle-down effect, workers and businesses could benefit from a combination of stress relief and improved psyche. Earning a higher wage
Congress are not compromising to resolve issues that will benefit the United States. There are now many occasions of stalling, suppressing procedurally, legislatively holding, or filibustering votes and bills by both factions in order to prevent passage of a bill or attempt to require changes in favor of their party. One example of a recent filibuster occurred in May 2015 when Rand Paul spoke on the Senate floor for 10 ½ hours challenging the Patriot Act and NSA spying. Strong, differing philosophies between