Summary

George W. Bush enacted the Patriot Act in 2001 as a purported means of fighting terrorism. It allows the government to search the private information, including telelphone, medical, email and financial records, of US citizens. The act also allows the term terrorism to be applied to domestic acts, and includes numerous clauses.

Position: The Patriot Act is a violation of our right to privacy.

The Patriot Act defies our right to privacy. The government should not have access to our private information under any circumstances.

Position: The Patriot Act helps the government protect us

The Patriot Act is an affective means of enabling the government to combat terrorism.

Position: The Patriot Act helps the government protect us

The Patriot Act is an affective means of enabling the government to combat terrorism.

What do you think?

• The Patriot Act is a violation of our right to privacy.
• The Patriot Act helps the government protect us
• The Patriot Act helps the government protect us
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