1. P. Williams writes in her essay, that the war on terror is a new type of a war. What’s new about it, how is it different from traditional wars?
  2. In what ways does the “Roving Wiretaps” of the Patriot Act seem to violate the Bill of Rights? Which amendment(s) does it seem to violate and why?
  3. What about “Sneek and Peek” Warrants?

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  1. P. Williams says the war on terror is different because it’s not like regular wars between countries. It’s fought against groups like terrorists, not just nations, and it’s often unclear who the enemy is. The war on terror also involves using different tactics, like spying and gathering information, which can mix up military actions with regular law enforcement.

    The “Roving Wiretaps” part of the Patriot Act seems to break the Fourth Amendment, which says the government can’t search or seize things without a good reason and a specific warrant. Roving wiretaps let the government listen in on people’s conversations across different phones or devices without saying which ones in advance. This could lead to too much spying without proper permission from a judge.

    Similarly, “Sneak and Peek” warrants let the government search someone’s property without telling them until later. This seems to go against the Fourth Amendment too, because it doesn’t give people the chance to know when their things are being searched, which is important for fairness and privacy.

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