- 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?
P. Williams considered the war on terror to be a new type of war because America didn’t necessarily have any enemies they were battling against, it was just the fear of the unknown, anyone could possibly be a terrorist. The fear of knowing anyone could be plotting to cause damage to the country is completely different from a traditional war. Traditional wars are usually going against a specific opponent or target that addresses confrontation on battlefield with weapons.
- 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” violates the fourth amendment since individual’s privacy are being compromised. An individual has the right for their privacy to be protected and implementing the tactic of “roving wiring taps” is very invasive.
- What about “Sneek and Peek” Warrants?
Citizens have their right to protection thus being that The fourth and fifth amendment protects the right to private property First, it states that a person may not be deprived of property by the government. The act of sneaking into an individuals home is violating that right under any circumstances.
