1. Traditional war is waged on groups, countries, unions, and resources. The War on Terror is different. The definition of terror, of course, can change from person to person. Terror is a concept, rather than something tangible like the things listed above. The war on terror, as the author puts it, is a “war of the mind, so broadly defined that the enemy becomes anybody who makes us afraid.” It is a war dedicated to the preventing and eliminating terrorism, which takes place both on and off U.S. land. The government searching for any suspects, even among U.S. residents, to root out and prevent terrorism.

2. Roving Wiretaps, as outlined in the Patriot Act, violate the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment guarantees citizens the right against unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant. These warrants must describe the place being searched, or persons or things being seized. The Patriot Act’s Roving Wiretaps only require a specific description of the person being targeted, not the devices and how they are connected to that person.

3. Sneak and Peak Warrants, like Roving Wiretaps, violate the Fourth Amendment. As previously stated, the Fourth Amendment guarantees notification of a search and seizure. During normal searches or seizures, the suspect and a third party are there to ensure that law enforcement is acting appropriately and legally. The secret searches and seizures leave law enforcement on their own, getting rid of the checks and balances in place normally. While secret searches were allowed before, they were only used in extreme circumstances. The Patriot Act expanded its use to any crime, even minor ones. Additionally, law enforcement need only show that immediate notification will “jeopardize” their investigation, which is very flexible and easily manipulated.