Bin Laden Impact

On September 11th, 2001 the future of the United States changed forever. With almost 3,000 people dying from a terrorist attack that spanned the Eastern U.S., new tactics had to be created to prevent an event like this from ever happening again. Forty-five days after the attack, the USA Patriot Act was passed (Source 5). While only some Americans approved of it, the act was created to protect from terrorism across the country.

The disbanding of the Iraqi army and “debathification” or dismantling of the government in place only served to increase the casualties of American troops and Iraqi civilians as the radical Sunni insurgency expanded. This point of cause and effect, clash of two distinct political and cultural worlds, defined this war for the generation serving, at home and the future generations. The threat of increasing terrorism after the attack of September 11, 2001 was one of the driving force of invasion of Iraq. However, in one analysis the increase of global terrorism today is told to be well contributed by the conflicts that were fueled by the western presence in Iraq and the surrounding

9/11 was a major factor in the United State’s decision to declare war on several different countries. Not even a month after 9/11 occurred, the United States sent troops to Afghanistan

U.S didn't really know Osama Bin Laden or the extent of anger himself and his group had with America. The moment that first plane hit the North tower everybody new the immigration system was going to be changed forever! Deportations have sky rocketed sense 9/11 and are still increasing today. Less than a month after 9/11 American troops invaded Afghanistan in search for Al-Qaeda terrorist members that took ownership of 9/11. The war of terror with Afghanistan and Iraq has been the longest running war in United States history and is STILL on-going today! In the last 16 years millions of troops have been deployed over seas, leaving thousands dead, and many returning with life changing mental and physical injuries. Today there is a similar terrorits group called ISIS, it has different beliefs than Al- Qaeda but doesn't have just one leader, as Al- Qaeda had one (Osame Bin Laden). ISIS has more followers sense most of their recruiting and promoting of their wants and needs using terrorism tactics online. ISIS is more focused on using there act of terror at home while Al-Qaeda targeted the U.S and the West. This is just one horrible example of why the war is going on today, and isn't expected to end for awhile. It is just another group trying to take over countries by using the act of terror and war. By the help of our American troops and rescources it will hopefully just be another piece of history

September 11, 2001 sparked many different feelings into the hearts of Americans. People sprang into action to seek revenge and protect America’s precious soils from another deadly attack by reinforcing America’s strength through her government. The men and women of Congress retaliated to the terrorist attacks by drafting and passing the USA PATRIOT Act on October 26, 2001, which stands for “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism.” The bill was moved through Congress with amazing speed and little hesitation. After the passing, the unsuspecting citizens of America were bombarded with many new rules and regulations that

Fourteen years ago, if you went out on the streets of New York and asked who Osama-bin laden was, they would most likely respond incorrectly. The average American did not known who Osama-bin laden was. A decade ago, we were not officially engaged in any battles or wars with anyone. There was no constant surveillance or the infamous “big brother”. Believe it or not, it took half the time it does today to get through TSA at the airport. The day that changed all

September 11, 2001 was the day where everything in America had changed. A series of four terrorist attacks destroyed the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. As a reaction to this, Congress passed the Patriot Act, severely limiting citizen’s civil liberties as promised by the Constitution. American’s civil liberties and constitutional rights cannot be denied and/or put into jeopardy to protect national security, for it goes against American ideals and may persecute non-partisan individuals, while allowing the executive branch to unconstitutionally abuse their power.

This essay focuses on the final topic of week number eight, “Is the Patriot Act a necessary protection against terrorism or a threat to our civil liberties?” The Patriot Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism), has brought much controversy between national security and individual rights. We have seen numerous terrorist attacks abroad, such as the attack of U.S. airliners, U.S. embassies, and U.S. military bases during the 1980’s. Well-planned terrorist attacks continued into the 1990s and into our current year (Sauter & Carafano, 2012).

Despite being the superpower of the world, the United States of America does not enjoy any exception from the global threats and challenges. The people in denial of such global threats finally woke up to the reality on the dawn of September 11th, 2001, when terrorists struck American financial hub in the city of New York. A badly shaken nation shocked by the magnitude of brutality quickly assembled behind its president to pass a legislation, known as the USA Patriot Act, to tackle internal and external threats to this nation on a war footing basis. The haste with which this legislation was passed made it controversial almost immediately. No doubt, the intent was valid and there was an absolute need to tackle threats to the homeland, however,

In his 1996 FATWA, Usama bin Laden placed personal responsibility upon each individual Muslim to unify and fight oppressive forces, particularly the United States. With this FATWA comes the distinction of the “near” and “far” enemy, an innovative philosophy utilized by bin Laden and Al Qaeda that illustrates the overarching oppressive nature of the United States to Salafi Jihadist sympathizers. Integrating this ideology into the Salafi Jihadist movement is particularly useful for terrorist organizations, as their fighters—particularly their suicide bombers—are ideologically validated for their actions, and are confident that they will receive a reward in the afterlife should they strike against the enemy.

When Osama Bin Laden was the leader of Al-Qaida, he was a huge threat among many countries. Bin Laden’s hatred for the U.S. was remarkably high mostly due to our views on Muslims and because of how our country would not follow or acknowledge any of the changes or his religions. The U.S. was never too worried about their being a huge attack or a surprise attack. When war was declared with Al-Qaida, Bin Laden would broadcast all over the world and the U.S. was always able to block it. This would help keep us safe due to someone in the U.S. is from Al-Qaida they could do something bad.

The world was introduced to Osama bin Laden and his terrorist organization, al’ Qaeda on September 11, 2001. Millions gathered around their televisions in shock at the devastation this terrorist organization created. Thousands of innocent civilians lost their lives after al’ Qaeda operatives devised and carried out their plans to hijack planes and divert them into key U.S. landmarks. Osama bin Laden praised the work of his followers and the United States realized just how serious of a threat al’ Qaeda and Osama bin Laden really were. Al’ Qaeda had been around for over a decade prior to 9/11; and bin Laden had declared his hatred for the West, specifically the United States, during his fatwa’s in 1996 and 1998 when he declared a Holy War

U.S. war on Terrorism started after the 9/11 attacks, planes flew into the twin towers in New York City,one had also crashed into the Pentagon outside of Washington. The president during this time was George W. Bush,he was the one that declared a worldwide “War on Terror”. George W. Bush had told the United States that Osama Bin Laden was the one behind the plane attack and also that he was their main target/priority. Some countries around the world started to dislike the U.S. heavily after the war’s on Iraq (Wike). Early in past sept.11 era, projection of the American military strength led to pervasive fears of unleashed hyperpower. Once viewed to be fearsome many around the world now see the U.S. as a great power in decline (Wike). The U.S. anti Americanism efforts

Over the past decades, political instability, violence and economic insecurity have swayed the Republic of Iraq. Iraq and its people have faced continual violence and instability from the dictatorship that overflowed in Iraq during Saddam Hussein regime (Irfad: Iraq Government, 2014). After countless years Iraq’s unsuccessful armed forces, eventually acquired a much higher weapon system out of the necessity of war. Iraq the once prosperous nation has fallen due to the military actions by their former leader.

On the morning of September 11, 2001 people around the world turned on their televisions and became witnesses the most devastating terrorist act ever carried out on U.S. soil. Much time has passed since then and the United States has changed in the succeeding years. Billions more than before, are now going into defense funds. American citizens have lost many conveniences as well as bits and pieces of privacy. Many American's have even added many words to their vocabulary. Words like Al-Queda and Anthrax are thrown around in everyday conversation. To most these things are understandable, they were changes necessary to insure Americans safety.