- 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 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?
- What about “Sneek and Peek” Warrants?
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1. There are a few differences between the war on terror and traditional wars. One new feature is the nature of the enemy; unlike conventional wars fought between nation-states, the war on terror targets non-state actors and terrorist organizations. Another difference is the scale; this war is not confined to specific geographic boundaries and spans multiple countries and regions. Also, the terrorists use unorthodox tactics, such as suicide bombings and cyber-attacks, which differ from traditional military engagements
2. The Patriot Act’s “Roving Wiretaps” seems to violate the Bill of Rights, which may also violate the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The general language of the Patriot Act could lead to privacy violations of individuals not directly involved in criminal activities.
3. The “Sneak and Peek” warrants violate the Bill of Rights. These warrants also raise concerns under the Fourth Amendment, wherein they allow searches without immediate notification, potentially infringing on the right to be secure in one’s home and possessions against unreasonable searches.