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 emphasizes the structure of new wars compared to traditional, focusing on their legal, ideological, and uniqueness in her writing. With terrorism comes harsher laws without the application of usual evidence and rights. We move from wars in fixed locations to wars without national borders, which leads to complications of military engagement and accountability. Paranoia is instilled and once civil people follow their fears and are more likely to agree with the new harshness of the war on terror.
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” of the patriot act violates the Bill of Rights Fourth amendment. This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, while the wiretaps go against this as they do not need a warrant to commit it. This can even affect anyone who comes into casual contact with a suspect invading their right to privacy.
What about “Sneak and Peek” Warrants? - “Sneak and peek” warrants also violate the Fourth amendment as they allow delayed and covert searches. This goes against the unreasonable searches and seizures the amendment protects. If the law suspects you of a crime, they may commit any convert searches of your personal property without the need of notifying you.
