Government Response to Terrorism and Civil Liberties

In 5–6 paragraphs, address the following:

• Discuss the phrase, “You can never gain 100 percent security, but you can lose 100 percent liberty."
  • What does this phrase mean to you? Explain.
• What is the likelihood of the creation of a dystopian society in the name of security through acquiescence by the public?
  • Generally speaking, do you feel that the majority of U.S. citizens are apathetic with regard to this debate? Explain.
  • What do you think would happen if people perceived the government as stripping them of their civil liberties? Explain.
• What role does the media play regarding the government's dissemination of terrorist attack information? Explain
  • Is it possible for the government or media to incite unnecessary fear into the general public? Explain.