Instruction
Erik Dahl’s article presents an interesting argument about the growth of the intelligence community since 9/11. Carefully read the article:
Dahl, E. (2011). Domestic intelligence today: More security but less liberty? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.Homeland Security Affairs, 7, 1–9. Retrieved from http://www.hsaj.org/?article=7.2.8
Respond in 800 words in APA format to the following question
Question 1
Dahl discusses the reshaping of the U.S. intelligence system over the past ten years and argues that “even though we as a nation decided not to establish a domestic intelligence organization, we have in recent years done just that . . .” Do you agree with Dahl’s argument that we have in fact established a large domestic intelligence establishment? Why or why not?
Question 2
Do you agree with Dahl’s conclusion that while progress has been made, “. . . the development of a vast domestic intelligence structure since 9/11 has moved the balance [between security and liberty] quite firmly in the direction of more security, but less liberty?” Why or why not? List specific examples to support your position.