In response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Patriot Act expanded intelligence gathering capabilities including: monitoring of foreign financial transactions, detaining and deporting immigrants suspected of terrorism, wiretaps, business record searches, and surveillance of individuals suspected of terrorist activities. Learn more
It has been the excuse to enforce the UN Global agenda. 9.11 was an inside job. Create the fear and terror, then work to destroy the country to the point they can call in UN "peacekeepers" who have no affiliation other than to the UN, and would work for their richest elite - not to help us.
No. I understand the idea, and I'm sure many terrorist acts have been prevented because of survelience. However, we cannot give up our individual freedoms in order to feel protected. You didn't see this scale of "American Infidel" in the past. We were a better country before. We were proud of our country (on the large scale) and there was such a thing as the American Dream. We have deterriorated as a country. There is no "American Dream" unless you county being materialistic, judgemental, and constantly offended. During World War II people gave up luxuries in order to support their country, even when their husbands/sons/brothers/friends were sent fighting. While there is still military support, it is not the same. It is not true support, but rather a support with a side of guilt and disgust to those that oppose it.
No, many parts of it including section 215 completely undermine the constitutional rights of U.S citizens
Well... Not really. They've gone too far with it. I do support placing cameras everywhere and monitoring what people do in public. Are 2 guys carrying satchel charges to the stands of the Boston Marathon? Gosh, maybe that's a problem. Did an unattended bag explode? Gosh, maybe we can see who put it there before it blew up... Is someone mugging your mother in front of the A&P? Gosh, maybe we could alert the cop on the next block...
The Constitution works just fine if it is used properly.
With a warrant for any American citizen. Must have an individualized warrant. Mass survallence on Islamic citizens. Ban refugees for 2 years. Push a propaganda campaign for women's rights in the Middle East and stop lying about Islam for political gain or political correctness
Absolutely not this gives big government too much power to spy and pry into citizens private lives. There doesn't need to be a patriot act for the government to protect itself and its citizens. It's called have a pair of balls and let Old Glory fly.
I have a brown skin. Anytime I travel on a plane, I have to endure extra security procedures. I am not middle-eastern, I am an all-American racial mix. Think about that.
Yes, but with sunset provision requiring Congressional approval every 2 years.
The Patriot Act should be subjected to a constitutional test as should be all legislation. It should have a sunset clause.
Yes, but do away with detainment and deportation because it violates due process.
Yes, but only some parts.
No opinion, I am uninformed on this
Not educated enough to form an opinion.
Yes, but the government shouldn't be allowed do deny people with a different religion, such as Muslim, basic rights
Yes, but the government has to have permission
As long as it adheres to the Constitution.
Unaware of the impacts of it.
I am completely neutral to the Patriot Act.
No, but I could, but it depends on how effective the act is, and whether it helps the country in a good way or not.
I don’t know enough about this to form an opinion
yes and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant
Only if the scope of the government’s powers is limited and strict laws are passed prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant.
I don't have enough information to voice an opinion.
Government shouldn’t be watching anybody
don’t know what that is
It is outdated and should at least be updated to reflect current sentiment and national security needs.
I am uneducated on this issue.
Yes, but only be able to take up actions against the suspects if they turn out to be a terrorist, and not be able to detain them forever just in case.
I will only support the patriot act if Donald Trump is tried as a traitor and if that happens I’d like to change my answer on the water boarding question to, “yes”
No because what's stopping the government from labeling anyone as a terrorist
Don't feel like we have all of the info
Evidence must be provided, innocent people should not be targeted purely for their race or religion.
No, we have appropriate laws to handle the issues the Patriot Act is supposed to.
Only for suspected criminals.
I support the security and defense of the United States. The specific tactics should be reassessed at regular intervals to determine if they remain appropriate, legal and effective.
Yes, if approved by a judge on a case by case basis.
I don’t know enough on this topic to have an opinion
Not informed enough to make an opinion.
no. not unless they're a suspect of some sort.
I oppose any and all government surveillance, as it infringes upon the fourth amendment. Repeal the patriot act and hold the fed accountable for breaking the highest law of the land.
I have not done enough research.
I am not informed enough to respond to form a full opinion.
No, but there should be CCTV cameras across the nation, and we should have moved on from 9/11 by 2006.
I would if the NSA actually had any evidence that surveillance is effective
Not informed enough on this topic to make a decision.
No, times and needs havechange and the act should be revised or removed
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