I voted against it (the USA Patriot Act) because certain provisions of the Act represent a very dangerous infringement on our civil liberties.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Specific parts of the Patriot Act violate civil rights.
- In plain terms
- The Patriot Act infringes on freedoms.
- What can you take from it?
- Security measures should not sacrifice civil liberties.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What freedoms are worth protecting?
Another view
Critics claim some provisions are necessary for safety.
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