The people in the U. S. came to the realization after 9/11 that TERRORISTS were amongst them with the intent to destroy their lives (both physically and in principle). Therefore, citizens look to authority to protect them: the birth of the Patriot Act. Although some feel these steps were/are drastic, don’t the people of the U. S. have the right, if not the obligation, to take actions in order to protect the greater good, even if it meant sacrificing some individual rights, in the face of the widespread and unseen terror? If ur answer is not proper i will report and delete it, 100 points is more than worth a good response. Thank you. I will mark the best answer giving you 200 points