Eyes on America

America



The nations new conciseness of terrorism, a product of both fear and anger since Sept llth has changed the way Americans view security, surveillance and their civil liberties. For many Americans the trade for less privacy and more security seems like a reasonable deal to feel safe in their homeland. For others, it looks as if the government is over stepping the line between national security and spying on Americans, its boundaries and invading our privacy.
A major issue causing much concern and debate is privacy. In a technological based world where everything is run by a computer, from your checking account to your e-mails, the government has access and is watching. Since the government has its hands in just about every aspect of life, some people feel very threatened by this power. In oct 2001 congress approved a Sweeping Anti Terrorism Bi...