Instruction
For this Discussion, review the “Highlights of the USA Patriot Act” website and research changes to terrorism policies of other countries. Then consider the benefits and criticisms of the U.S. Patriot Act and its impact on U.S. policy. Finally, compare changes made by the Act to changes in international terrorism policy.
Post an explanation of the benefits of and criticisms associated with the U.S. Patriot Act. Next, provide an example of a criminal justice policy created in response to the U.S. Patriot Act, and explain whether you agree with this policy. Justify your position. Finally, explain how international responses to terrorism have changed in comparison to how the United States has changed its criminal justice policy in response to terrorism.