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Changes Provoked by the 9/11 Attack
Various changes in the U.S. legislation
Exceptional number of adopted policies
Change of Americans’ perceptions and viewpoints
Establishment of the Department of Homeland Security
Most noteworthy change after 9/11 attack
Promises security to public sector
Most significantly recognized federal agency
Sophisticated Security at the U.S. Airports
Additional personal identification process & upgraded scanning system
More presence of force in security
General complaints against inconvenience
Iraq’s Invasion
Americans backed the U.S. government’s decision initially
No weapons for mass destruction found
U.S. officials faced increased opposition
Cost of the war turned out to be billions
Civilian Protest against the Iraq War
Protests and Street demonstrations in the U.S. cities
Most government officials even supported the citizens’ demonstration
Provisions passed by Bush-Cheney regime
Government-Policy Changes in regards to Telecommunications
Significant social impact in America
Electronic Eavesdropping Systems
Several approved programs by George W. Bush, former US President
Government-Policy Changes in regards to Telecommunications Secret code: “Stellar Wind”
Monitoring of data from huge database of the American citizens’ communications
Believed it to be illegal by US government agencies
Conflict with the office of Attorney General
Approval of the USA Patriot Act
Less restrictions put on law enforcement
Definition of terrorism expansion, includes domestic terrorism
Federal courts ruled that a number of unconstitutional provisions
Approval of the USA Patriot Act
Objection directed towards indefinite immigrant detention
Changes to the Bank Secrecy Act supported by most
Americans
Provision forced financial institutions assisting US government agencies
Unification change in the American Citizen
• A new sense of pride and dignity
• Racial lines, social classes, and political differences seemed to dissipate
• Overwhelming sense of humanity expressed by many Americans
• Unified demonstrations in Washington, D.C. and New York City
Possibilities of these Changes to Occur
Some changes were possible regardless of 9/11 attack
Decision of US government for Iraq’s invasion wouldn’t transpire
First time in the American history where attack has been in the American land
Possibilities of these Changes to Occur
Data monitoring changes in terms of communications likely to occur
Given advanced technology, the US government would consider monitoring potential unforeseen threats
Many Americans do trust that the government has immense control and influence
Possibilities of these Changes to Occur
Americans came closer, unified and solidarity
Longer racial differentiation, social class discrimination, and political differences exist the sooner self-destruction to the country prevails.
Sense of pride and resolution return in the American citizen
Reasons for Identification of Specific Changes
Great Impact on American People’s life
Inconceivable damage remained in millions of Americans’ mind
Economic crisis as a result of the Iraq’s invasion
No longer existed exclusive privacy of American people
Consideration of Additional Changes
Course of Study changes in many Universities
Considerable increase in domestic security, terrorism as well as counter-terrorism studies
Rapidly growing study area funded by federal funds
Further preparation potential terrorist attacks through educational programs
Future Predictions
Never ending war or terror
Continuation of security measures by the US government
No involvement of US military forces for significant intervention into the Islamic world
Formation of a “caliphate” is major threat for America
US might be creating the most alarming enemy
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Katz (2011); The ”War on Terror”. Retrieved on November 7, 2011 from: http://www.mepc.org/articles-commentary/commentary/war-terror-future-directions
The People’s Voice (2011); Retrieved on November 7, 2011 from: http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/TPV3/
Lavender (2011); 9/11 Timeline: Key Events of September 11, 2001. Retrieved on November 7, 2011 from: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/10/911-timeline-september-11-anniversary_n_953873.html#s352809&title=759_am
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