Wrapped up in a blanket in the warm comfort of your own home, sitting by the fireplace drinking hot coco. Have you ever felt so secure before, like nothing bad could ever happen to you and the world was at peace. Many people have felt like this before in their life, felt secure, felt safe and that nothing could hurt them. The definition of security is this, “the state of being free from danger or threat”. Never has there ever been a time where anyone has ever been 100% safe and secure. This idea of safety and security is a lie we tell ourselves to make us feel better. As one reads Little Brother, it is quite evident through Marcus journey that this idea is solid and won 't change. As man grows and evolves, the illusion of security will grow …show more content…
Marcus says, “The important thing about security systems isn’t how they work, it’s how they fail.” This quote points directly at the illusion of passwords and locks. People all across the globe, install antivirus, place locks on their bikes, and even put money in banks to keep it safe. All of these people took detailed precautions to keep their things and themselves safe, yet most everyone has gotten a virus, gotten something stolen and had problems with their bank. Nothing is perfect and there will never exist something that is absolutely perfect. The deep problem is rooted in the fact that people are selfish and need themselves and their things protected and are willing to make sacrifices to make sure that happens. Marcus talks to his father about how the government is crushing the whole point of living for the idea of security, he says, “This sounds like you’re saying that national security is more important than the Constitution.” In a recent CNBC article, they were talking about the Apple vs FBI case. This case brought to question the line of freedom and security. A perfect example on this topic. Apple did not give the FBI the password software because it would cripple the password fabric of americans. The government wants its people to feel secure and they will go to every length to make sure its citizens feel safe and warm but each step toward safety is two steps back in terms …show more content…
Until recently, video cameras were not a common occurrence for the average person, any footage we have of 9/11 is on a news camera or a very mediocre personal camera. Almost everyone has a smartphone now in this day and age and recording video is one tap away. Privacy no longer exists and anything you do can and will be posted on to the internet. According to Heimdal Security, “more than 1.6 billion social network users worldwide with more than 64% of internet users accessing social media services online.” The social media world is growing everyday and a single video can be shared around the world in a single second. Marcus knows that everyone is watching him and that he can 't go anywhere without eyes always glared at him, Marcus says, “The law didn’t care if you were actually doing anything bad; they were willing to put you under the microscope just for being statistically abnormal.” The government was judging him by his movements and behaviours. They had a constant eye on him and he was never really alone. In today 's world, no one is ever alone. Phones and computers have made all lives a public affair and no one can say or act in private. This shines through with Marcus and his computer, he can hack anyone and see any message or camera he wants. He can take something that you thought was private and make it public. Never has
Charen presents her thesis prominently at the beginning of her essay in her title. By doing so, she not only clearly expresses her thesis that we must give up some liberty to secure the United States, but also peaks the interest of the reader with a provocative and timely statement. To understand the appeal of the title as a narrative hook, the reader should consider the context in which it was written. Charen’s essay was written at a post-9/11 time when security was on the minds of everyone in the United States.
Should Apple be forced to unlock an iPhone or not? It becomes a controversial topic during these years. Most people are concerned with their privacy and security. Darrell Issa is a congressman and has served the government since 2001. Recently, he published “Forcing Apple to Hack That iPhone Sets a Dangerous Precedent” in Wired Magazine, to persuade those governors worked in the Congress. It is easier to catch administrators’ attention because some of them want to force Apple to unlock the iPhone. Darrel Issa focuses on governors because he thinks they can support the law to make sure that everyone has privacy. He addresses the truth that even some of the governors force Apple to hack iPhones when they need people’s information. He considers maintaining people’s privacy as the primary purpose. He also insists that Apple should not be forced to use their information which could lead people’s safety. In “Forcing Apple to Hack That iPhone Sets a Dangerous Precedent,” Darrell Issa uses statistics and historical evidence to effectively persuade his audience of governors that they need to consider whether or not Apple should be forced to hack or not because it could bring people to a dangerous situation and forget the purpose of keeping people’s privacy.
In Little Brother, Marcus has the right to speak his mind but he has to be prepared for the consequences. He might want to debate the constitution when people's lives are at stake but people will not listen or care. Before getting in trouble Marcus was courageous and spoke up about the amount of security there is in San Francisco. And how there is police at every corner of every street. Marcus says that by having numerous cameras in their school it is not helping stop trouble, it is just going against his rights. Other students go against and say that the number of security cameras make them feel safe. Marcus decided to speak up some more which got his teacher angry, leading to him getting in trouble. Marcus father says “We’re in a lifeboat now, and once you’re in the lifeboat, no one wants to hear about how mean the captain is being.” (p. 217). The metaphors supports the theme because Marcus is talking about how being monitored violates his privacy. The lasts chapter in Little Brother make the readers question Marcus loyalty to his friends. Marcus is planning to run away to escape the Department of Homeland Security. His acquaintance Masha convinces him to run away to Los Angeles to avoid being captured. While Marcus is running away he realizes that running away is a cowardly thing of him to do. After getting out of the truck that is supposed to take him to Los Angeles he meets some new people and they offer him a place to stay. Marcus soon realizes that the DHS is coming after him and he has to leave. Marcus gets caught once again. The highway patrol and Barbara rescue him and Darryl. Marcus is told he has to go to court. At the court the judge asks him why he chose to return and Marcus replies with, “I decided that I couldn't run. That I had to face justice- that my freedom wasn't worth anything if I was a wanted man, or if the city was still under the DHS. If my
“Before Sept. 11, the idea that Americans would voluntarily agree to live their lives under the gaze of a network of biometric surveillance cameras, peering at them in government buildings, shopping malls, subways and stadiums, would have seemed unthinkable, a dystopian fantasy of a society that had surrendered privacy and anonymity”(Jeffrey Rosen). Where were you on September 11, 2001? Do you remember the world before this tragic incident? Throughout history, the United States has adopted forms of legislation with the intention of improving national security. From prohibition, to gun laws, the outcomes of these legislations have not always been good.
Security is the safety net that which most humans depend upon politically, financially, and socially. It is believed that minimal risks
Security is the state of being free from danger or threat. The increase of terrorism in America had aroused a legislative request for heightened security. Strengthening security would also lead to invading Americans' privacy. Privacy is the state of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people. While numerous people feel that security for the whole nation dominates over the privacy of an individual, many others think that heightened security measures will invade their personal privacy and will allow the government to exceed moral limits. Regardless to the political circumstances or the climate, protecting individual rights is predominant to strengthening security in several ways. Americans constitutional rights would be taken away and people would no longer feel safe anywhere if they believed that someone was always watching them. Also, protecting individual rights is paramount to allowing the government to overstep their boundaries and abuse their power. Documents A, B,
Benjamin Franklin once said: “ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.“ Today, we may agree or disagree with Franklin’s quote, but we do have one thing in common: just as Franklin, we are still seeing freedom vs. security as a zero-sum game – one where one can gain only at the expense of another and where the two cannot possibly coexist. However, this is not necessarily the case. There does not have to be necessarily a trade-off between privacy and security; the proper balance is the one where neither security nor privacy suffers from both of them being present in our daily lives.
Our nation seems as if it is in a constant battle between freedom and safety. Freedom and security are two integral parts that keep our nation running smoothly, yet they are often seen conflicting with one another. “Tragedies such as Pearl Harbor, 9/11 and the Boston Marathon bombings may invoke feelings of patriotism and a call for unity, but the nation also becomes divided, and vulnerable populations become targets,” (Wootton 1). “After each attack a different group or population would become targets. “The attack on Pearl Harbor notoriously lead to Japanese Americans being imprisoned in internment camps, the attacks on 9/11 sparked hate crimes against those who appeared to be Muslim or Middle Eastern,” (Wootton 1). Often times people wind up taking sides, whether it be for personal freedoms or for national security, and as a nation trying to recover from these disasters we should be leaning on each other for support. Due to these past events the government has launched a series of antiterrorist measures – from ethnic profiling to going through your personal e-mail (Begley 1). Although there are times when personal freedoms are sacrificed for the safety of others, under certain circumstances the government could be doing more harm than good.
When George Orwell wrote his acclaimed novel “Nineteen Eighty Four” in 1949, even he would be surprised at how things he wrote then would become part of society 60 years on. Results of the “Big Brother” effect which he predicted in his novel are now to be seen frequently in our daily newspapers. With the crime rate in Ireland, particularly the alarming increase in burglaries, home-owners are becoming more and more worried. Thousands of people are investing in high-tech security systems to protect their houses from being burgled. With S.S.I.A.’s still maturing at the moment, electronic gates, high fences, motion sensors and C.C.T.V. cameras in particular are popping up in communities around the country. These systems are installed to deter thieves from entering people’s homes but home-owners don’t seem to realise that by having such high security, they are literally telling people that they have something to protect. Apart from this, these systems also have side effects on the people who have them installed. Gone is the feeling of neighbourliness and community that rural Ireland boasted about for so many years. With the increasing number of ribbon developments in rural areas, things are getting to a stage where people have never even met their neighbours. Sturdy doors and strong gates may keep unwanted visitors out but they also discourage people from “popping round for a chat.” One has to wonder where this is going to end. It has been proven that over 55% of people who installed house alarms in 2005 did so after being burgled themselves.
This assignment looks at the importance of safeguarding and how practitioners and agencies should be involved to help prevent any risks when dealing with a vulnerable adult. The case study is about a 22 year old vulnerable adult called Andrew who has been diagnosed with autism. According to (Autism.org.uk, 2017) Autism is a complex developmental disability that usually affects children during early childhood. It is a condition that can affect communication, behavior, social interactions and how people experience and interact in the general word around them.
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 one value in order to gain another. This concept of individual right goes beyond the simple idea of “individual comfort.” Personal liberties cannot be surrendered and are not to be compromised since these liberties are intangible. Individuals should not have their personal liberties exchanged for national security because individuals are guaranteed protection to these rights.
There are an estimated 30 million surveillance cameras in the United States, proving to be a normal feature in American lives (Vlahos). This is no surprise because in the past several years, events such as the 9/11 attack and the availability of cheaper cameras have accelerated this trend. But conflicts have come with this and have ignited, concerning the safety of the people versus the violation of privacy that surveillance has. Although camera surveillance systems are intended to provide safety to the public, the violation of privacy outweighs this, especially in a democratic country like America.
b) Policy & Practice- proven methods and techniques are used to reduce risks and threats.
Johnson, B. R. (2005). Principles of Security Management. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
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