The CIA: The Underground Agency That Protects Our Country
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Future I believe that the majority of the problems that affect the United States today will be still be prominent problems in the future. These issues include terrorism, spying, privacy rights, and drugs and gangs. Even though these issues are at their prime now, I think they will be less burdensome, yet still a concern to the CIA and our government. Acts, drones, the national watch list. After 9/11 there have been Acts and Executive Orders passed over the past decade for the prevention of terrorism. I believe that these Acts will be revised to meet the innovation of technology and citizen’s rights. For example, the Patriot Act was the first piece of legislation post 9/11 that enabled agents to search without warrants and spy on suspected terrorists. In 2008, President Bush revised Executive Order 12333. “The Executive Order sets strategic goals and defines roles and responsibilities within the Intelligence Community, while also affirming the Nation's commitment to protect Americans' civil liberties and privacy rights in the conduct of intelligence activities. The revised Executive Order reiterates the importance of timely, accurate, and insightful intelligence to our national security. It also renews the original Order's charge that all 'reasonable and lawful means' are to be used to ensure that our Nation receives the best possible intelligence."- intellectualtakeout.com In the future, revised Executive Orders and future amendments will make controversial laws like the first Amendment specific and pertaining to certain situations. The spying will continue, yet there will be more laws protecting citizen’s rights. Another target issue to our government and the C.I.A. is gangs. Small street gangs are not the issue. It is the mi... ... middle of paper ... ...013: 14. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. . Fridell, Ron. Spying: The Modern World of Espionage. Brookfield, CT: Twenty-first Century, 2002. Print. Scherer, Michael. "The Geeks Who Leak." Time Magazine: Informers 24 June 2013: 22+. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. . Theoharis, Athan G., and Richard H. Immerman. The Central Intelligence Agency: Security under Scrutiny. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 2006. Print. "Thermal Imaging Devices." Thermal Imaging Devices. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. Walsh, Bryan. "The NSA's Big Data Problem." Time Magazine: Informers 24 June 2013: 24+. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. . Yoast, Peter. "Rise of the Drones." NOVA. PBS. 23 Jan. 2013. Television. Transcript.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the majority of problems that affect the united states today will be prominent problems in the future, including terrorism, spying, privacy rights, drugs and gangs.
- States that the executive order sets strategic goals and defines roles and responsibilities within the intelligence community, while affirming the nation's commitment to protect american civil liberties and privacy rights in the conduct of intelligence activities.
- Opines that revised executive orders and future amendments will make controversial laws like the first amendment specific and pertaining to certain situations. the spying will continue, yet there will be more laws protecting citizen’s rights.
- Opines that drug gangs are a major problem for the government and the c.i.a.
- Opines that evolving technologies will enable more acute surveillance for both espionage and crime related information on the deep web. privacy will be mandated into legislation, but the hot button issue will lesson over the next ten years.
- Opines that espionage is a controversial issue today, but it will be camouflaged with upcoming issues throughout the years.
- Opines that americans have been protected with clever agents, the latest technologies, and vast databases. the government vows to serve the people of the united states no matter the cost.
- Explains crowley, michael. "spies like us: friends always spy on friends." time magazine: secret.
- Cites massimo calabresi and michael crowley. "homeland insecurity: after boston, the struggle between liberty and security."
- Explains scherer, michael, theoharis, athan g., and immerman. the central intelligence agency: security under scrutiny.
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- Argues that edward snowden's leaked affair brought attention to american citizens causing many arguments. some argue they trust their government and wouldn't change a thing about being monitored, while others argue that their privacy being invaded is unconstitutional.
- Explains that snowden's leaks provided the people with important information proving the nsa was and still is collecting and storing massive amounts of data on billions of innocent u.s citizens without warrants or probable cause to help keep them safe from foreign and domestic enemies.
- Opines that the ecpa act needs to be reformed to continue to protect the united states and its citizens privacy and freedom but in a fashion where the constitution is still doing its job for the people.
- Explains that the nsa's job is to protect the citizens from foreign and domestic enemies through electronic communications. edward snowden wanted to give the united states citizens a chance to argue if what they are doing is unconstitutional.
- Explains that the nsa's leaks showed the people that it was working in secret. the fourth amendment protects the american people from being intruded on without a warrant.
- Opines that if the fourth amendment protects the people from these types of searches, it isn't doing it's job.
- Argues that if americans tolerate the nsa's secrecy and invasion of privacy, democracy could be at stake.
- Explains binney's claim that the u.s. has become a full-blown police state. a totalitarian state is where the government controls the people with very strict measures.
- Opines that reforming the ecpa act and passing the usa freedom act could save the united states from the "police state" it has turned into.
- Opines that the nsa's collection of data on innocent u.s citizens without warrants is unconstitutional in relation to the fourth amendment.
- Argues that edward snowden's leaked affair brought attention to american citizens causing many arguments. some argue they trust their government and wouldn't change a thing about being monitored, while others argue that their privacy being invaded is unconstitutional.
- Explains that snowden's leaks provided the people with important information proving the nsa was and still is collecting and storing massive amounts of data on billions of innocent u.s citizens without warrants or probable cause to help keep them safe from foreign and domestic enemies.
- Opines that the ecpa act needs to be reformed to continue to protect the united states and its citizens privacy and freedom but in a fashion where the constitution is still doing its job for the people.
- Explains that the nsa's job is to protect the citizens from foreign and domestic enemies through electronic communications. edward snowden wanted to give the united states citizens a chance to argue if what they are doing is unconstitutional.
- Explains that the nsa's leaks showed the people that it was working in secret. the fourth amendment protects the american people from being intruded on without a warrant.
- Opines that if the fourth amendment protects the people from these types of searches, it isn't doing it's job.
- Argues that if americans tolerate the nsa's secrecy and invasion of privacy, democracy could be at stake.
- Explains binney's claim that the u.s. has become a full-blown police state. a totalitarian state is where the government controls the people with very strict measures.
- Opines that reforming the ecpa act and passing the usa freedom act could save the united states from the "police state" it has turned into.
- Opines that the nsa's collection of data on innocent u.s citizens without warrants is unconstitutional in relation to the fourth amendment.
- Explains that western's undergraduate sociology student journal, vol. 3: iss. 1, article 10.
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- Explains that president barack obama signed a four-year extension of three key provisions in the patriot sunsets extension act of 2011.
- Explains that the roving wiretaps provision allows for the fbi to monitor multiple communication lines linked to a suspected terrorist.
- Analyzes the privacy violation incurred by fbi use of national security letters. these letters allow the fbi to demand any individual’s data and private communications from phone companies and isps without any oversight or prior judicial review.
- Argues that the greatest threat to personal privacy lies with the fact that special secret military courts authorize all of the measures in the patriot act.
- Argues that privacy is a small price to pay in order to avoid national catastrophic acts of terrorism and achieve safety. however, once we give up or limiting rights, we can neither predict nor choose the consequences of our actions.
- Opines that there are both large and small-scale solutions to this problem. the most obvious solution is for congress to repeal the patriot act.
- Opines that a large-scale solution is only possible after small acts by ordinary, involved citizens. without pressure from their constituents, senators and representatives are far less likely to do anything about the situation.
- Opines that an individual's right to privacy is a fundamental right, and must be protected fiercely.
- Cites abramson, larry, and maria godoy. "the patriot act: key controversies." npr, 16 dec. 2005.
666 wordsRead More - The Patriot Actopinion essayIn the wake of September 11, many things happened very quickly. Along with the beginning of a '"'war'"' against terrorism, an act was passed to help prevent future terrorism in the USA. The name of this is the USA Patriot Act. The act legalizes many surveillance techniques that were once prohibited. The act has been passed without debate, and the new privileges given to our government have not been thoroughly examined. The law enforcers of our country are now capable of monitoring the citizens in ways most people are not aware of. Some of the surveillance laws are self-terminating after four years, but many of the more important laws are permanent. What will these new surveillance laws be used for after the war on terrorism is over? Lee Tien, the Electronic Frontier Foundation staff attorney, suggests that the new rights can be used to put America into a '"'police state'"'. There is a need for checks and balances in the USA Patriot Act to protect the American citizens.
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- Explains the usa patriot act, which legalizes surveillance techniques that were once prohibited. lee tien, the electronic frontier foundation staff attorney, suggests that the new rights can be used to put america into a "police state."
- Opines that the usa patriot act has not gone under the scrutiny of any normal act, but this could be more important than any other act to date.
- Argues that the usa patriot act requires checks and balances to protect the citizens of america after terrorism is suppressed.
- Recommends checks and balances to prevent misuse of law enforcement powers, such as detailed reports from every official, and a report on if the information acquired is used in court.
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- Explains that eavesdropping requires a warrant, and the fbi can monitor incoming and outgoing calls with the digital collection system network.
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- Explains that the cooperation of computer users, service providers, and software and hardware manufacturers, along with information and advice about how best to safeguard personal information, are essential elements of privacy protection.
- Explains that the us is progressively taking full advantage of its dominant position not just as the home of companies like facebook, google and twitter. countries like brazil, iran, russia, india and china are now challenging united states hegemony of the internet.
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- Describes recent federal acts that have been called into question after they were introduced, such as the patriot act and homeland security act.
- Explains that after the terrorist attacks on 9/11 everyone in america wanted justice for those who lost their lives and wanted to know how this could happen on american soil.
- Explains the purpose of the usa patriot act, which is to deter and punish terrorist acts in the united states and around the world.
- Explains that the patriot act gave law enforcement more ways to catch terrorist activities on american soil by doing wire taps on the telephones, search emails, and monitoring bank transactions.
- Opines that the patriot act's extra funding helps solve crimes because you don't have to deal with red tape to get surveillance equipment.
- Explains that people who believe in the patriot act believe that with the right surveillance law enforcement can spoil a terrorist attack before it gets off the ground.
- Opines that people against the patriot act believe that our founding fathers would be up in arms with the government’s use of the law.
- Explains that many members of congress have admitted that they did not read the patriot act before signing it into law.
- Opines that rep. bobby scott's bill is not the bill that was reported and deliberated on in the committee on the judiciary. no one has really had an opportunity to look at it since they have been out of their offices.
- Explains that the homeland security act was passed on november thirteenth two thousand and two. the act also states the person in charge of the department will be appointed by the president.
- Explains that the department of homeland security's job is to help prevent terrorist attacks in the united states. the department incorporates 170,000 workers from twenty-two federal agencies, making it the third largest in government.
- Opines that homeland security's creation makes many agencies work together in cases of terrorism, such as the boston marathon attack, and has more resources at their disposal.
- Opines that homeland security's most important job is to stop terrorist attacks before they can be carried out. the security of the united states is vital to keep the country running smoothly.
- Explains the negatives to the department of homeland security, such as the loss of freedoms by monitoring suspected terrorists, and the unlawful search and seizure.
- Opines that to keep america safe from terrorists, we may have to give up some rights that we are not comfortable with in the name of safety.
- Opines that these acts as much as they try to keep americans safe also can hurt social justice.
- Opines that society should be distributed in order to attain equality for all members. they believe in bending the rules if it keeps us safe, but not where it takes away the right of american citizens.
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- Explains how the legal barriers for sharing information and prosecuting terrorists have been significantly lowered due to the new relationship between law enforcement and intelligence collection agencies collaborating to help support prosecutors.
- Explains that the nation's laws against terrorism have been updated over the past decade through congress and other feral agencies.
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- Explains that the patriot act expanded ity of u.s. law enforcement agencies so that they could hopefully avert future terrorist attacks.
- Explains that the nsa has been monitoring the cyber world and telephone activity of american citizens, as well as foreign nationals in secrecy.
- Explains that the 4th amendment was originally intended for colonial resistance to the english system of general warrants, or writs of assistance.
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- Explains that the united states patriot act and extraordinary rendition have been the focus of many individuals for many years.
- Explains that the patriot act limited individuals' rights after the terrorist attacks of october 26, 2001.
- Explains that the patriot act allows the government to investigate any suspect of criminal acts without any probable cause and spy on enemies if they say it is for intelligence purposes.
- Opines that the patriot act is absurd, since it gives a broad definition of terrorism, and gives power to the police to secretly enter my home and search without my acknowledgment or permission.
514 wordsRead More - The Patriot Act Protects Americaexplanatory essaySince September 11, 2001 many people can say that America has changed. Many people question if America has changed for the better or has it just gotten worse. Since the day those four planes crashed around the United States people’s lives have been changed. Many may not realize how their lives have changed, but with new laws passed life is different within America. The United States Patriot Act is one of the laws passed after 9/11: singed into order on October 26, 2001 just 45 days after the attack. The United States Patriot Act was put in place in order to protect Americans, yet has been affecting American’s civil liberties and caused controversy all over the United States.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the united states patriot act is one of the laws passed after 9/11: singed into order on october 26, 2001 just 45 days after the attack.
- Explains that the u.s. patriot act is an acronym for uniting and strengthening america by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism acts.
- Explains that some americans think the u.s. patriot act goes against american’s civil liberties due to unnecessary searches that are condoned by the act.
- Explains that the united states patriot act has increased funding for the federal bureau of investigation and counter terrorism funds. the expansion of national electronic crime task force has also been improved.
- Explains that without the united states patriot act people will still fear terrorism. the government can help make laws to prevent it.
- Cites huffman, ryan, david lloyd, and jason pollard. pros of the patriot act. 2001. keen, judy.
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