The Pros And Cons Of The Patriot Act

The Patriot Act can sound scary. This idea that this big monitering, force, knows everything about you, and can access all of your information at the click of a button. Thats a power that can be easily abused. But has it been? Has it hurt anyone? If anyone has been hurt by this act its the terrorists that are coinsiding to help destroy this country. If anyone has been hurt, its the criminals and vandals that run rampant in this country. If anyone has been hurt, it is most certainly not, the innocent citizens, of these great United States Of America. The Patriot Act can sound scary, but it is truly terrifying, especially to anyone who may want to harm the structures, and the people that make up this country. The Patriot Act was passed shortly after the events that took place on 2001, September 11th. The act essentially gives the NSA organizzation the ability to spy on the american people. From listening in on phone calls, to accessing the last few texts you sent, they have access …show more content…
As of May 5, 2004, atleast 310 defendants have been charged with criminal offenses as a result of terrorism investigations since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and 179 of those defendants have already been convicted. Many criminals have been caught and charged with terrorism, and in turn lives have been saved. Was the privacy of those criminals looked into, and taken advantage of? Yes, yes it was. Were many innocent lives saved as a result? Yes, more than likely. People love freedom. They love the idea of it. Yet we all crave security and comfort. Furthermoore, if you have nothing to hide, no secrets, and nothing to be afraid of being thrown out into the open, wouldnt that be freedom? Being truly free? From all lies, secrecy, fear? All the while, you, your neighbors, and every other american citizen, living in the United States of America. The patriot act is an essential thing, that helps everyone, except those that wish to harm