Essay on National Security vs. the Right to Privacy

In this paper, I will try to demonstrate how drastically the security in airports has changed since the attacks occurred on September 11, 2001. September 11 is a day that probably every single person on this earth either remembers or at least knows about. The airports have had some of the biggest changes in how humans travel this earth. Every country has their own way of securing their airports, but they all have made changes in some way, shape or form. The question I have recently asked myself is; are these changes actually going to keep us safe when we fly? Can anyone really answer this question with 100 percent truthfulness? I personally do not think it is a question

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety”. In Benjamin Franklin’s quote is saying that if someone gives up the necessary liberty to receive safety that means they do not deserve neither safety nor liberty. Safety can be defined as the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss. It can also be defined as the quality of averting or not causing injury, danger, or loss. In modern day safety is prominent in the society, safety has even been questioned in today’s society.

Safety has always been a necessary goal but it was never as serious as it is now. Since September 11, 2001 safety is a more observed factor in America. On that day, two airplanes struck the Twin Towers in New York. That terrorist attack has had a permanent effect on the way America functions daily. “Our Connected World and the Unseen Legacies” by Emily Dreyruss, Andy Greenberg, and other various authors discuss these effects and how much privacy people give up to be safe now. They believe that the loss of privacy in exchange for increased safety is acceptable. They have a good point. Privacy in exchange for safety is a justifiable tradeoff. Some of the changes that give up privacy for safety after 9/11 are more accepted than people before 9/11 would think.

Now we have detailed criminal background checks, not only on passengers, but on airport employees as well. There's now more cross-checking with the FBI, and we have watch lists for suspicious passengers. Currently with all the constant airplane crashes, there's explicit background checks on the airplane pilots now, too. At check-in, people must have a valid photo ID. Carry-on luggages are inspected much more carefully today than before the attacks. Passengers are limited to a carry on and a personal item, like a backpack or purse. The updated technology at security can check what's inside of a carry-on much more than it did before. They now have explosive detecting machines that all items must pass through at the security checkpoint. At check-in, people must have a valid photo ID. Before 9/11, anyone could see their loved one at the gate before they were to go on the plane, but now only actual passengers are permitted to pass the security area. Even though we've come this far, there's more room for better security in the future. We still have plane crashes and attacks that need to be stopped. So because of this, the backgrounds checks and the technology in airports need to continue to

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, once said “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” In America’s society today, some are willing to sacrifice their civil liberties in order to gain protection and security over some potential threat. Especially after the events of September 11th and several attempted bombings in U.S. cities. This sacrifice of individual freedoms such as the freedom of speech, expression, the right to information, to new technologies, and so forth, for additional protection is more of a loss than a gain. Citizens of the United States deserve equal liberty and safety overall, as someone should not have to give up

There has been a lot of enhancements in airport security. “Specific ID required; ID name must match name on ticket” (“research from fare compare”) if you are traveling with a kid you have to have a birth certificate for them and the security guy questions the kid about his or her age who their traveling

Since the 9/11 attacks, security has been a major thing that the U.S has tightened up on airports and international regions across the U.S. Because we don’t have the technology to help stop terrorist attacks in airplanes or other regions, security screening

“Airports now require extra screening, everything to be taken of all pockets, and no fluids over 3.4 ounces.” (Trainer). Due to the terrorists being able to take over a plane and create such a horrible event, this made airports have more strict and thorough security checks for those who wish to fly. Over spring break I went to Arizona by a plane and go through security. We went through security along with everyone else on the plane and had out bags x-rayed, and our body’s checked as well. This showed me how effective the scanners are and how protected airplanes are from terrorist. Airports are extremely secure now which prevents planes from being hijacked, and increases our nation's

Have you flew on an airplane since the 9/11 terrorist attacks? There have been many changes in airport security since then. Every airport now has some kind of security in their airports. Some people get annoyed by it but others think it’s a good idea. The changes from airport security before 9/11, to what 9/11 is, to airport security after 9/11 are a greatly discussed topic around our nation.

This article analyzes findings which state that the United States airport security measures promotes unreasonable searches and seizures, and violates the privacy of passengers, which is covered under The Fourth Amendment. The author also mentioned two major concerns travelers have with full-body screening processes. First being that their privacy is hindered, and secondly, their health is at risk. Travelers have encountered unethical actions of airport officials, who assured them that their belonging would be kept safe, only to learn that their personal items such as photos are on the worldwide web. A Florida Federal courthouse, prohibits the storing of full-body screening images after a United States Marshall, Gizmodo, saved 35,000 images

Security in America has evolved from the time of the first settlers to today’s well-trained forces. Factors leading to the significant growth of private security from pre-Civil War to post World War II consisted of a lack of public police and large monetary loss by private industry. Today, security is global and faces challenges and changes, with increases in terrorism and technology crimes. It must maintain a high level of professionalism and maintain technological innovation remain a respected industry.

Many years ago airport security was not even an issue. People felt secure and safe and rarely worried about being searched. As time went on, the prevealance of terrorism became an increasing issue. There began more acts of terrorism by threatening and holding hostages on board commercial planes. As these acts continued, the government as well as citizens became vulnerable and an airport safety procedure was implemented as a way to ensure the safety of the United States. The implemented procedures over the years included a check and scan of all carry on and checked baggage, body scans, hire government airport employees, and a strict list of carry-on items. This made travelers feel safer as it decreased the ability of terrorist to commit

additions to airport security in the United States following the attacks of September 11, 2001, is

The place to start is with that troublesome word ‘security’. There are two problems with it; first, it can be applied to so many things, and second, that applying it to something makes such a big difference to how we approach it.

Many people take advantage of air travel, whether it be for business or for travel but post September 11, there have been many issues with privacy in regards to the tightening of security. To fix this problem airport security has started to use full body scanners, searching bags, screening and many other things to tighten security. After 9/11. The Aviation and Transportation Security Act was passed, allowing certain privacy laws to be overlooked. With this security upgrade, it poses many security issues. Many citizens feel their privacy is being invaded at airports, while other believe that it is worth the safety.