Privacy And Homeland Security

Public perceptions concerning civil liberty infringement by government entities can be reduced by increasing public awareness of non-sensitive, unclassified information sharing across public communication portals in a manner that is concise and easily digestible. This assertion seems to be supported by the myriad of public outcries demanding more transparency in homeland security policies and procedures. Homeland security is formulated around the basic principle that the government is dutifully bound to provide for the safety and security of the nation. This rudimentary duty is expected in spite of a landscape populated with dynamic, evolving threats that can be slowly emergent or unpredictable (Margarit, 2010). This mission is further complicated by a number of inhibitions and stumbling …show more content…
These stumbling blocks range from the unforeseen cascading effects of natural disasters to critical shortages in training, resources, and equipment. Unfortunately, one of the most difficult impediments to overcome is the perception that the government is engaging in Orwellian civil liberty infringement under the guise of security provisions (Farrell, 2011). This paper will explore some of the critical connections between public perceptions and government transparency using nine electronic, peer evaluated resources and a public opinion survey of a small representative sampling of 100 people from various cultural, ethical, financial, and professional demographics. Finally, it will formulate the base of the evidentiary support to prove the thesis stated in the opening sentence of this