The war on terror can be considered many different things by many different people. To some, it is the most ideal way to overcome terrorists, while to others the war has caused more terror than since attacks such as 9/11. The different procedures and actions taken in order to deal with terroristic acts are only helpful to those carrying out the procedures, disregarding others involved. Other people who are involved in the harm of these actions are the innocent civilians of the war torn countries invaded by western militaries, and those of the western society who are now being stereotyped as terrorists based on race and religion. Based on the actions that have been taken by different western governments, the war on terror can be considered
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A large fear that has been invoked after attacks such as Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the attacks of what can be considered ‘dirty’ nuclear weapons. These weapons are made poorly or made to cause large amounts of destruction in areas of large population such as North America or Europe (Coles). A more ethical approach to the issue of terrorism would be more one on one negotiation between leaders, rather than counter attacks causing a high number of civilian deaths (Banks). The Islamic State better known as ISIS can be considered a group that counterterrorism would not affect. With large numbers of over thirty thousand and a vast amount of military intelligence, this group may be one of the strongest terrorist groups since al Qaeda (Cronin). The leaders and militia of ISIS assemble in urban areas with high population, making it difficult and not logical to attack. As found in Laura Egendorf’s view on counterterrorism, she quotes: “How does one define the US practice of aerial bombardment from 30,000ft? Absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed and civilian casualties are inevitable…” (Peel 10) This view expands on how difficult it can be for society to believe that counter terrorism of third world countries …show more content…
The United Nations created The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 giving a list of basic rights that every person should naturally have. Much like the Canadian Charter, the third section of the declaration set by the UN states that every person has the right to life, liberty and security (United Nations). Security of person involves the person’s safety and privacy. In the case of counter terrorism, the United States believes that their use of homeland security will help keep their nation safe from terrorism. Homeland Security gives the United States the ability to have access to nearly any information via large databases on their citizens and foreigners trying to enter the country. These databases are full of private information about people’s lives, invading the private lives of people across the world. The Transport Security Admin (TSA) has also been given the power to invade a person’s fundamental right to security (Banks). With many new procedures and screenings being put in place by the government post 9/11, people who wish to become citizens of the United States must undergo tougher testing and requirements to achieve citizenship. The declaration states that every person has the right to leave and return a country, and the process of becoming a citizen becoming tougher is infringing
A large fear that has been invoked after attacks such as Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the attacks of what can be considered ‘dirty’ nuclear weapons. These weapons are made poorly or made to cause large amounts of destruction in areas of large population such as North America or Europe (Coles). A more ethical approach to the issue of terrorism would be more one on one negotiation between leaders, rather than counter attacks causing a high number of civilian deaths (Banks). The Islamic State better known as ISIS can be considered a group that counterterrorism would not affect. With large numbers of over thirty thousand and a vast amount of military intelligence, this group may be one of the strongest terrorist groups since al Qaeda (Cronin). The leaders and militia of ISIS assemble in urban areas with high population, making it difficult and not logical to attack. As found in Laura Egendorf’s view on counterterrorism, she quotes: “How does one define the US practice of aerial bombardment from 30,000ft? Absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed and civilian casualties are inevitable…” (Peel 10) This view expands on how difficult it can be for society to believe that counter terrorism of third world countries …show more content…
The United Nations created The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 giving a list of basic rights that every person should naturally have. Much like the Canadian Charter, the third section of the declaration set by the UN states that every person has the right to life, liberty and security (United Nations). Security of person involves the person’s safety and privacy. In the case of counter terrorism, the United States believes that their use of homeland security will help keep their nation safe from terrorism. Homeland Security gives the United States the ability to have access to nearly any information via large databases on their citizens and foreigners trying to enter the country. These databases are full of private information about people’s lives, invading the private lives of people across the world. The Transport Security Admin (TSA) has also been given the power to invade a person’s fundamental right to security (Banks). With many new procedures and screenings being put in place by the government post 9/11, people who wish to become citizens of the United States must undergo tougher testing and requirements to achieve citizenship. The declaration states that every person has the right to leave and return a country, and the process of becoming a citizen becoming tougher is infringing