After the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that caused the deaths of nearly 3,000 Americans, President George W. Bush passed a series of laws and regulations to help better protect Americans from future terrorist attacks. More than 130 pieces of legislation related to the 9/11 attacks were introduced the year after the attacks, with 48 bills and resolutions approved or signed into law. Three pieces of legislation that were passed that stood out to me most were the USA Patriot Act (2001), The Homeland Security Act (2002), and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (2004). These three really made a significant impact on preventing terrorist attacks in the future and being more prepared for these situations by giving the federal government and law enforcement agencies more power and access to tools that were previously forbidden for their use. Although many people may argue that these laws and regulations have had a negative impact on American society, the positive changes that have occurred outweigh the negative. The USA Patriot Act was passed just one month after the attacks. The Patriot Act gave law enforcement fighting against terrorism access to new tools to help strengthen their efforts. They were now able to monitor citizens emails and phone conversations without a warrant. (Openstax, p.696) This was important to maintain the safety of Americans. With access to these new tools, law enforcement agencies now had ease of
One of the most controversial issues to come forth from the post 9/11 era is the Patriot Act. This is a law that was passed by congress to help the intelligence agencies and the executive branch succeed in their counter terrorism efforts. Also, "To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools and other reasons(Patriot Act)."
When an incident occurs the government and public react in various has changed the mind set of many Americans. Terrorism on the rise around the world made government officials to take proper precautions and changes in protocol. Our nation attempted to prepare for the worse scenarios. Events of 9/11 shocked most citizens and government officials. In response President Bush signed the Patriot Act, however since provisions expired later President Obama had to reactivate the Patriot Act. Most citizens were unaware of reaction from our government. The Patriot Act impacted of America, the Director of National Intelligence, and the agencies that report directly towards the DNI.
Security measures drastically increased after 9/11. 9/11 was an act of terrorism that would change the way the country handled privacy. Americans needed to voice their opinions after this happened and have their own rights protected. The need to protect individual rights is the utmost important aspect in a thriving U.S. society.
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.
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
One of the worst, yet momentous events in U.S history occurred on September 11th, 2001. This event released a flow of patriotic fervor and a permanent fear among all Americans that they had also now become suspect to acts of international terrorists. This led to a lot of changes in the attitudes of the executive and legislative branches in the United States government. They came up almost immediately with new measures, which were supposedly against terrorism or terrorist threats. One of the principle acts passed by them was called "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001," also called the USA Patriot Act. This was signed and approved as law
“The planes were hijacked, the buildings fell, and thousands of lives were lost nearly a thousand miles from here. But the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were an attack on the heart of America” (Newman). For every cause there is an effect, and unfortunately the effects of 9/11 are disturbing. I like to say that everything happens for a reason, and the reasons of 9/11 still continue to puzzle the people today. The attacks on world trade center and pentagon on September 11 2001 were tragic and devastating not only for the victims, but all the people of United States of America. The tragic losses will forever haunt the mind of who ever lived to witness this heartbreaking event. On the Tuesday morning of September 11th,
While it is impressive that the Patriot Act passed so quickly through congress, it is not all that surprising as in the wake of 9/11 the public was demanding legislative change that would prevent future terrorist attacks. Congress may have also been further motivated to pass legislation that would attempt to help prevent terrorism in the future due to the anthrax attacks in the weeks following the 9/11 attacks, two of which targeted Democratic Senators. It is also not uncommon for Congress to pass legislation in response to a major event, as the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 was passed in response to the Oklahoma City bombings, which addressed many concerns similar to those that the public and law enforcement agencies had in the wake of 9/11. In fact many of the policy implications included in
The terrorist attack on September 11th by the Islamic group al-Qaeda prompt President Bush on October 26, 2011, to sign the Patriot Act into law with the help of Congress. This act was created to take measures to protect the citizens, by bringing in more troops and military units. Giving law enforcement more power to prevent and detect terrorism. The power to use surveillance, wiretaps and conduct investigations. This law still has citizens concern with their civil liberties and data privacy.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, an Islamic terrorist group known as al-Qaeda carried out a series of four attacks on the United States. The most well-known attack is when two commercial airline planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City. Many innocent lives were lost and families were torn apart. While many Americans were determined to show their resilience towards the attacks, this is a day many Americans will never forget. Although the attacks happened sixteen years ago, Americans are still dealing with the impacts these attacks have had on life in America. The 9/11 attacks have had several long-lasting effects on everyday life in America, some of which include an increase in airport security, a change in national security, and an increase the fear of terrorism.
Over 3,000 innocent souls started the day as a normal day. Wake up at six am, drink a cup of coffee, take a shower and be at the office by eight. A routine perfect life for no one other than who worked in one of America’s greatest structures. 3,000 innocent souls never thought that September 11th 2001 would be their last day on earth until they were faced with the horrible events that lead to their deaths on that very day. Little did they know moments after arriving to work that the American government would use the destruction of multiple great landmarks as the objects of interest in the strategic move to begin the war on terror. By including false reports in the media, false persons, and controlled demolition in their plan, the US government
On september 11,2001, terrorist attacked new york.The terrorist hijacked some airplanes in mid flight.The terrorist flew two airplanes in both of the twin towers.The airplanes caused the buildings to fall and catch on fire.On this day about 3,000 people died and there was about 400 police and firefighters were serving to help protect the
September 11, 2001 – the date US took a whole new approach on privacy laws to aid in safety. President George W. Bush put in the USA PATRIOT Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism). This gives groups such as the NSA and FBI permission to take all necessary measures to prevent a repetition. They were able to grasp information on all forms of communication, inspect all suspicions and
There is one day in American history that no one American will forget. On that warm morning in down town Manhattan became the last day for many people. People were living and enjoying life without a care, then it struck. The first Boeing 767 struck then countless minutes passed, then the second Boeing 767 struck. Everyone says people come together after an incident. Honestly, I believe us Americans have gone a long way. That was a little over 16 years ago, not much has changed. The United States of America is holding great suffering with everything that has been happening. We can go off and talk about how all these other attacks are related to one another, but we will stick with some 9/11 theories. Everyone knows that Osama bin Laden part of 9/11. Not everyone knows that some other people were involved. The buildings were shut down the weekend before the attack. With all the information I can find online and know about this attack personally will be used. We will cover how exactly 9/11 was an inside job, those builds were rigged with explosives.
Terrorism has brought a great deal of destruction, suffering and pain to our country. On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked by terrorists in mid-flight. They flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact caused the Twin Towers to catch fire and collapse. Another plane destroyed part of the Pentagon in Washington DC in a devastating suicide crash. In total, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 911 terrorist attacks. The 911 attacks killed innocent victims and changed the U.S. forever. In the aftermath of 911, the United States Government has improved security efforts to stop terrorism on American soil. The U.S is doing enough to prevent terrorism in the United States.