If the American people were simply to accept the USA Patriot Act for what it was intended to be, a protective device, then some turmoil would disappear. The bill has already passed through Congress,therefore it is very dificult for it to change. If the American public was to let the bill run its course and let it expire soon as a result of the sunset clause, another controversy would be solved because the bill would be over and done with, in a few years.
On the other hand the USA Patriot Act was formulated as a solution to quiet American cries as to why the government had not been able to prevent the September 11 attacks. However, as a resolution, the American people and the government should work together to achieve a peaceful decision on the USA Patriot Act issue. Lastly, if the government were to promise the people that it would not take any measures to get in the way of Americans’ Constitutional rights in exchange for national security, then all sides of the issue could be successfully resolved.
“It is each individual's responsibility to take the initiative to become an active and correctly informed member of a democracy and that call is issued to all Americans now”.
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