On September 11, 2001, America's false sense of security received an unimaginable blow as terrorists hijacked American planes, then used them in the most horrific event of all time. modern times of the United States. If we have learned anything from these wicked acts it is that America is very resilient. Just over a month after the September 11 attacks, Congress passed a provision that former President George W. Bush signed into law. This law is called the USA Patriot Act. The purpose of this law was to ensure that future attacks initiated on American soil would be prevented. Many citizens have mixed emotions about this law, as it reduces restrictions placed on law enforcement agencies to gather information. While many Americans believe the law violates our constitutional rights, many others believe it is necessary to prevent terrorism from striking America again. It is a government's responsibility to protect its citizens at all costs. The privacy of the American people should remain intact, it is not too much to ask for a slice of privacy to save the lives of many citizens. September 11, 2001 is a day the world will never forget. It was the day that marked the most provocative terrorist act in the United States to date. That Tuesday morning started like any other day. The sun was shining brightly, the weather was warm enough for an autumn day, and the Americans were working as usual. While many of us were already at work or school, nineteen Al-Qaeda-backed hijackers were making their way through airport security. Many of these same terrorists had been on FBI and CIA watch lists for several months, but somehow they were overlooked today. At 8......middle of the paper......nburgh 2005). Therefore, this provision should not be viewed as government control, this law is only a small piece of the puzzle to combat terrorism in America, as well as around the world. Works Cited Bader, E. J. (2002). Silencing political dissent: How post-9/11 counterterrorism measures threaten our civil liberties. The progressive. Proquest. vol. 66, Ed. 12; P.44Foster, A.L. (2006). Voting to extend the Patriot Act also extends the bitter debate over proposals to change it. The news. Proquest Central.Lobel, J. (2004). Winning lost causes. Chronicle of higher education. Pittsburgh, PA. The news. Proquest Central.Taylor, P. (2005). Anti-terrorism measures and civil liberties. London, United Kingdom. The times. Proquest Central.Point, DL Debating the USA Patriot Act. http://www.sheldensays.com/debating_the_usa_patriot_act.htm#_edn1