Patriot Act Unjust John Rawls

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An act that John Rawls would disagree with is the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act was passed 2001 and it allows the government to wire tape and surveillance people who are suspected of terrorist related activities linked to terrorist groups. John Rawls would find this act unjust, because it violates individuals right to privacy and allows the government is profile “suspected” individuals. This act also opens to the door to allow the government to abuse their power, by spying on citizens. I would partially agree with Rawls for finding this act unjust however I think the patriot act is in the best interest for everyone. The reason I agree with Rawls is because this act gives the government the opportunity to abuse their power and profile innocent

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