For as long as the United State’s government has been formed, there has been the argument of how much individual privacy people deserve. Cornell University Law School states the fourth amendment as "[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." The government though presents the argument to gain access to people’s lives for safety preventing terrorism, such as the unforgettable day of September 11, 2001. Also, the government uses medical records turned in
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Colonists wanted to have peace and quiet all to themselves, not pay taxes, and live a free life. They did not want to have to answer to Great Britain at anytime, but wanted the protection of the Navy, and redcoats. Great Britain on the other hand wanted to have full control of the colonies. By the colonies paying taxes and selling goods to Great Britain, Great Britain became wealthy and provided support for the colonies. With the most advanced Navy and a highly qualified and trained military, Great Britain felt it was an even trade to keep the colonies dependent. The importance of this time in history just goes to show us how from the beginning people wanted it their way and how contradicting both sides were. For the same way today it is as if someone wanted to protect their farm from the government, but wanted soldiers to stand around their farm and defend it. From the perspective of the government, they would want to protect the farm, but collect almost all of the profit and products to sell again. United States citizens have had conflict in the past of their medical records being taken and identity theft occurring. In the year of 1996, the American government passed a public law known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This act was put into place to protect citizens health information, while leaving justification to law enforcement and government officials having access if need be. Citizens in this country fear that their medical being available to the government can still result in identity theft, ultimately ruining their
Colonists wanted to have peace and quiet all to themselves, not pay taxes, and live a free life. They did not want to have to answer to Great Britain at anytime, but wanted the protection of the Navy, and redcoats. Great Britain on the other hand wanted to have full control of the colonies. By the colonies paying taxes and selling goods to Great Britain, Great Britain became wealthy and provided support for the colonies. With the most advanced Navy and a highly qualified and trained military, Great Britain felt it was an even trade to keep the colonies dependent. The importance of this time in history just goes to show us how from the beginning people wanted it their way and how contradicting both sides were. For the same way today it is as if someone wanted to protect their farm from the government, but wanted soldiers to stand around their farm and defend it. From the perspective of the government, they would want to protect the farm, but collect almost all of the profit and products to sell again. United States citizens have had conflict in the past of their medical records being taken and identity theft occurring. In the year of 1996, the American government passed a public law known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This act was put into place to protect citizens health information, while leaving justification to law enforcement and government officials having access if need be. Citizens in this country fear that their medical being available to the government can still result in identity theft, ultimately ruining their