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?
The war she talks about about is very broad. As in a war having to do being suspicious with anyone around you. Civilians overall. You just never know who in your own country can be against the United States themselves in helping terrorist from inside the United States.
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
Wiretapping violates the fourth amendment. It violates the fourth amendment right because it’s violating ones privacy.
3.What about “Sneek and Peek” Warrants
sneak and peek warrant also violates your fourth amendment. Sneak and peak warrants are able to go into your home violate your privacy when you aren’t even in your home to protect yourself just in case any Officer abuses their power with any corruption that is possible to happen an individual isn’t there to witness anything.
Hi Evelyn, I agree with your point that the war on terror creates a sense of suspicion toward others, even within the same country. Unlike traditional wars, where enemies are typically foreign and identifiable, this conflict impacts civilians on a personal level, as anyone could potentially be seen as a threat. It really shifts the way people feel about safety and trust in everyday life.
I think you’re right in saying that roving wiretaps seem to violate the Fourth Amendment. The amendment was designed to protect individuals’ privacy from unreasonable searches, and wiretapping without clear, specific targets feels like a breach of that protection. It’s as if privacy has become more vulnerable in the name of security.
Your point about “Sneak and Peek” warrants is also important. It’s troubling that officers can enter a person’s home without them being present, which denies individuals the chance to ensure their rights are being respected. This part of the Patriot Act definitely challenges the Fourth Amendment by permitting searches that can occur in a person’s absence, making it difficult for them to know what took place.