- P.Williams writes in her essay, that the war on terror is a new type of war. What’s new about it, how is it different from traditional wars?
In her essay, P. Williams states, ”This concern is heightened by the fact that the war has been framed as one against “terror” – against unruly if deadly emotionalism – rather than as a war against specific bodies, specific land, specific resources” (Williams 1). This means that the enemy is not clearly defined, and the battlefield is not limited to a specific geographic area. Additionally, the tactics used in this type of war, such as suicide bombings and cyber attacks, are not traditional methods of warfare.
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 ?
The “Roving Wiretaps” of the Patriot Act permits the government to surveil and monitor individuals communications without the need for a specific warrant. This act appears to contradict the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens against unjustified searches and seizures unless authorized by a warrant of probable cause.
3. What about “Sneek and Peek” Warrants?
“Sneak and Peek” warrants enable law enforcement to search an individual’s property without immediately notifying them of the search. This practice appears to contravene the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizures, as well as the Fifth Amendment’s safeguard against self-incrimination. These warrants authorize searches without the need to establish probable cause before a judge, leading some to contend that they violate the Fourth Amendment.
