The Patriot Act: Why it Should Be Repealed & Replaced

Protecting Civil Liberties & Ensuring Effective Counterterrorism

The USA PATRIOT Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act) (yeah its a mouthful!) was enacted in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the intention of enhancing national security and facilitating the prevention of future terrorist acts. However, over the years, concerns have been raised about the potential infringement upon civil liberties and the erosion of privacy rights. This argument presents a case for repealing or replacing the Patriot Act, highlighting the need to strike a balance between security and individual freedoms.