Changes: PATRIOT Act

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History

The Patriot Act was quickly passed through legislation after the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11th, 2001. Although designed as an effort to protect and enhance investigations of possible terrorism actions, an ongoing debate into the moral and ethical implications raised by certain parts of the Patriot Act have kept both fans and foes alike firmly aligned in their respective camps.

Party Positions

Republicans

Democrats

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Security

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Civil Liberties

General Discussion

[see Discussion tab]

Perspectives

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As a way of starting a deeper conversation around the PATRIOT Act, please post your "Perspective" below. This will give us a clear structure for looking at all the diverse and interesting perspectives we all hold. Each Perspective should be formatted as follows:

"I am _______, and I believe _______."

EXAMPLE: "I am a student, and I believe we should repeal the PATRIOT Act."

EXAMPLE: "I am a businessman, and I believe this is an important way to protect our national interests."

EXAMPLE: "I am an environmental activist, and believe this opens the door to target those engaged in non-violent resistance."

Let's keep this civil, thoughtful and friendly... and have fun!

What's YOUR perspective?

(Insert yours here)

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 ==General Discussion==
 [see Discussion tab]
+==Perspectives==
+(''Share your feedback about this section's format/content on the discussion page!'')
+As a way of starting a deeper conversation around the PATRIOT Act, please post your "Perspective" below. This will give us a clear structure for looking at all the diverse and interesting perspectives we all hold. Each Perspective should be formatted as follows:
+''"I am _______, and I believe _______."''
+''EXAMPLE'': "I am a student, and I believe we should repeal the PATRIOT Act."
+''EXAMPLE'': "I am a businessman, and I believe this is an important way to protect our national interests."
+''EXAMPLE'': "I am an environmental activist, and believe this opens the door to target those engaged in non-violent resistance."
+'''Let's keep this civil, thoughtful and friendly... and have fun!'''
+=== What's YOUR perspective? ===
+* (Insert yours here)
+::
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