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?

In P. Williams’s essay, she talks about how the war on terror is different from traditional wars. What stands out to me is that the conflict isn’t just between countries or armies, it involves non state actors and global ideologies. Which makes it tricky because the battlefield isn’t always clear, and the enemies can be hard to identify.

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?

One major issue I see with the “Roving Wiretaps” in the Patriot Act is that they seem to violate the Fourth Amendment, which is supposed to protect us from unreasonable searches. The wiretap allows the government to monitor multiple devices without needing a new warrant each time. This approach feels like it can invade our privacy and goes against the specific protections the Fourth Amendment is meant to provide.

3. What about “Sneak and Peek” Warrants?

The “Sneak and Peek” warrant is very concerning to me. It allow’s law enforcement to search a property without immediately notifying the owner. This really undermines the Fourth Amendment’s intent to keep us informed about searches. If I didn’t know that my place was searched, it would definitely feel like a violation of my rights!