- 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?
According to P. Williams, the war on terror is more of a mental conflict than it is one that targets particular people, places, or things. This is the first of its sort, and since the war against terror is a mental conflict, everyone who instills fear in us is an enemy. In previous conflicts, it was extremely clear who the adversary was. The opponent in the struggle against terrorism is never fully understood.
- 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 fourth amendment forbids the government from conducting irrational searches or raids on private property. However, if it is certain that a person has committed a crime, the government is permitted to conduct a search. The Fourth Amendment, which states that the government cannot conduct a search without a warrant and the provision of reasonable suspicion that the subject has committed a crime, was broken by the roving wiretaps.
- What about “Sneak and Peek” Warrants?”
Sneak and peek warrants differ from other types of warrants in that they take a more covert approach to a case. In this situation, officers who are looking for something show up unexpectedly at a suspect’s home or in a specified location to avoid any measures the defendant may take.
