Problem: Terrorism is generally defined as the illegal use of force against innocent people to achieve a political objective (Siegel, 2019). Preventing terrorist attacks has been a priority of the U.S. government since the attack on New York City on 9/11/2001.
Discuss what tactics and techniques exist to combat and prevent terrorist attacks.
Include the following aspects in the discussion:
1. Which elements of the USA PATRIOT Act are most beneficial and which are most concerning to you and why.
2. When, if ever, is it permissible to use advanced interrogation techniques to combat terrorism? Why?
3. Are Americans safer from terrorism today than they were on September 10th, 2001? Why or why not?