Patriot Act

Is the Patriot Act a timely piece of legislation or a judicial misadventure of magnificent proportions? Study the issues in the Op-Ed piece at the end of the chapter, then explore the links below to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the Patriot Act.

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001
http://www.epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html

THE USA PATRIOT ACT AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: LOSING OUR BALANCES?
http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/forum/forumnew40.htm

Preserving Life and Liberty
http://www.lifeandliberty.gov/

Yahoo Guide to Patriot Act
http://dir.yahoo.com/Government/U_S__Government/Legislative_Branch/Bills/107th_Congress/USA_PATRIOT_Act/