Mohamed Atta, Marwan Al-Shehhi and Salem Al-Hazni what do these names have in common, and why are they of any concern to anyone of us? These names have became synonymous with terrorism, these names have been associated with how North Americans deal with terrorism and see themselves in global issues. These are but a few of the names of the men who carried out one of the largest terrorist attacks on American soil. Further more they have created one of the greatest changes in thought and policy by western nations and the threats they may face. Canada has not been immune to these changes and realizations, with the loss of 22 Canadian Citizens in these attacks there was a greater urgency that they too could be a direct target and face similar acts. (9/11 Commission report)
“As the 9/11 Commission reported in 2004, all of the 9/11 terrorists arrived in the United States from outside North America. They flew in to major U.S. (United States) airports. They entered the U.S. with documents issued by the United States government, and no 9/11 terrorists came from Canada.” (National Post ) These comments were a relief to the Canadian government and the Canadian people to dispel rumors, fears and myths about what had transpired. However, the belief by many U.S. politicians and citizens still remains even after proof to the contrary was provided. This view is supported when agencies such as C.S.I.S. report that with the exception of the United States, Canada has more active terrorist groups than any other country in the world. (http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/prrts/trrrsm/index-eng.asp). This is a concern for the United States, a country that has experienced terrorism on its soil and has been targeted directly by groups such as Al-Qaeda. Where as ...
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The names of the men associated to September 11, 2001 have effected what terrorists have desired all along, FEAR (or you could say it like "fear"). Canada along with many other nations have had to restrict liberties in certain venues and conditions to an effort to combat the threat of terrorism. There will always be controversy in the steps taken, with some arguing that the laws don’t go far enough and with other claiming it has gone too far. Based upon the events of the past decade or so, it is only a matter of time when Canada will experience the events as the United States did in 2001. Will all the steps that have been taken or not taken be
enough.(wording in the last sentence is sooo awkward.) Will all the steps both made and not yet made be enough? <<< this would be better I think.
Imagine the world slows and four planes crash. Then imagine us Canadians getting the news those four planes crashed, but these are not just four random crashes; one hits the pentagon and two destroy the twin towers and one just misses its target the pentagon. Now just imagine how this would change Canada. 9/11 changed Canada significantly because of certain measures taken. These measure were mostly changes in security like sending troops to Afghanistan, increase in border security, border fees, the creation of Command Canada and Anti-Terror laws. These were key to the safety and security of Canada and to prevent an absolute horror like 9/11 from repeating itself.
September 11, 2001 was one of the most devastating and horrific events in the United States history. Americans feeling of a secure nation had been broken. Over 3,000 people and more than 400 police officers and firefighters were killed during the attacks on The World Trade Center and the Pentagon; in New York City and Washington, D.C. Today the term terrorism is known as the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives (Birzer, Roberson). This term was clearly not defined for the United States for we had partial knowledge and experience with terrorist attacks; until the day September 11, 2001. At that time, President George W. Bush, stated over a televised address from the Oval Office, “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.” President Bush stood by this statement for the United States was about to retaliate and change the face of the criminal justice system for terrorism.
The freedom of people will reduce. Islamic State is a controversial subject, yet it does not mean that all the people who travel to terrorist hotspots such as Syria or Iraq, have the intention of joint terrorist groups. However, even if criminalizing travels to certain regions has a negative impact on people’s freedom; it is meaningful to the Canadian politics because this legislation will ensure the national security of the country and reduce numbers of Canadian citizens that travel to the Islamic State in order to join terrorist
The FBI defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives (fbi.gov).” By this definition, terrorism can be classified as internal or international based on the overall intent of the attack. Terrorism has been around since the beginning of time, but it’s only since 2011 that the world has come to fully understand the meaning of terrorism. The following paragraphs will highlight four different types of terrorist attacks that all took place within the United States spanning over a 40 year time period.
Being the oldest daughter of a Senior ATF Agent, I have been exposed to domestic terrorism all of my life. My father has investigated thousands of bombings, fires, and explosions for more than twenty years now. Many of these incidents were examples of the terrorism that I speak about. His experiences have taught me countless lessons and informed me of many current events. The information that I have obtained from him is far more valuable than anything that the media could ever possibly convey. Though he is always strictly guarded with the confidences of his profession, he has always provided me with a firsthand knowledge of the impact that domestic terrorism has on the citizens and law enforcement. Through him, I learn the facts of these incidents without the media’s exaggerations. Today I will share with you some of these facts. I will talk to you about the impact that domestic terrorism has on our citizens. These impacts include: the monetary damages that terrorism inflicts, along with the injuries to the victims, the shocking repercussions that are embedded into the minds and souls of the people who come to sort through the rubble to find the survivors and the remaining evidence.
September 11th, 2001, marked the beginning of a long war against terrorism. Nineteen militants from the group Al-Qaeda hijacked four planes to crash into three different locations: The World Trade Center in New York, The Pentagon in Washington, and it was believed that the fourth plane was headed toward the Capitol building or the White House in Washington D.C. On May 2nd, 2011, Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was assassinated, since then there haven’t been anymore attacks lead by Al-Qaeda. But there are still other groups of terrorists to worry about.
Terrorism is not a new concept and although the treat has been highlighted by the events of September 11th, there has been a history of terrorism in America leading as far back as the establishment of the country. Although the proverb of “one mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter” can be true on certain accounts, there is a distinction. The CIA uses a definition outlined by Title 22 Section 2656f(d) of the US Code, which states, "terrorism means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents ” (2013). This definition has two important aspects, politically motivated violence and the targeting noncombatants. These two aspects address the motive and methods of a terrorist organization. Through the understanding of this definition it becomes clear that organizations like Al-Qaeda are ...
Eventually after ten years, many of those security systems became permanent. Many citizens of Canada were afraid to fly after 9/11 and were even too afraid drive to cross the border and enter the United States. The government knew this was a problem because they wanted the country not to feel threatened, they wanted people to feel that Canada is safe. Because of this, Airport security around the world was limiting items that security said could be used as weapons or explosives in Canada. In 2002 the Air Transport Security Authority took over the business of screening at airports. Per our Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the 9/11 attacks have helped shape our country to be more intelligent and aware of current events. Apparently, prior to 9/11 Canadians were not aware of terrorism threats facing the country. "Today we are much more focused on it. We are much more concerned about it. We're much more able to detect and thwart terrorism than before," said
Anand, A. (2011). Combating terrorist financing: Is Canada’s legal regime effective? University of Toronto Law Journal, 61(1), 59-71. Retrieved from http://library.mtroyal.ca:2078/journals/university_of_toronto_law_journal/v061/61.1.anand.html
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines terrorism as “the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal” (“Terrorism”). Terrorism is a problem that all countries should be concerned with. Canada has been one of the countries that are concerned with the safety of people against terrorist attacks. Canada is very concerned with the issue of terrorism, it has a very specific position of counter-terrorism, it believes that violent extremists are the leading cause of terrorism, it has ways that the international community should respond, and it is willing to contribute to make the problem of terrorism end.
...). 'Our faith was also hijacked by those people': reclaiming Muslim identity in Canada in a post-9/11 Era. Journal of Ethnic & Migration Studies. 37 (3), 425-441. 17. doi: 10.1080/1369183X.2011.526781
A United States citizen turning against one’s own government and embracing an ideology to kill another citizen or commit an act of violence is a growing phenomenon commonly known as homegrown terrorism. This transition or radicalization process that transforms an individual into an adversary has intensified since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The problem continues to persist in other parts of the world such as Canada, United Kingdom and even in Saudi Arabia, a Non-Western country. This form of extremism has shown its propensity in the United States since the turn of the century when Muslim extremism had its early beginnings as a venue to support a black separatist movement. Today, the threat emerges more rampantly with the accessibility and excess of information technology; as well as the political and socio-economic environment influencing many spectrums of perception and intent.
In Module one, I learned that terrorism is a result of physical harm or deadly acts of force with the intent of a political outcome by the use of terror for coercion. There are various types of terrorism such as international terrorism and domestic terrorism. International terrorism occurs outside of the United States with a purpose to influence the policy of a government by intimidation. International and Domestic terrorism both involve violent acts dangerous to human life that violate federal and state laws. Domestic terrorism occurs within the United States with the intention of coercion or intimidation by way of mass destruction, etc. Some forms of terrorism include Improvised explosive devices (IED), kidnappings, suicide bombings and
This website provides information related to military, security and terrorism in the country. It has been a vital source of information for developing an insight about the Canadian policy on anti-terrorism and in analyzing the strategies that has been taken up by the government to provide public safety. The website provided detailed information on the Anti-terrorism act and the departments involved in the security and countering terrorism.
As stated by Haddow, C., Bullock, J., Coppola, D.P., Terrorism is a global problem. From 1969 to 2009, over 38,000 terrorist attacks were reported worldwide. Three thousand, or 8 percent of these, targeted Americans or American interests both inside the United States and overseas, leading to the deaths of almost 5600 people and injuries to over 16,000 more (p. 309).