Freedom vs. Security: The Patriot Act

Some feel that in the “war against terror” our government has gone too far in trading the freedoms of its citizens for increased security. Do the Patriot Act and related measures cross the line?

The Price of Security
Ted Koppel’s documentary, The Price of Security (2006) explores the rights and freedoms Americans have sacrificed in the years since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Koppel writes, “The experts are all but unanimous: There will be another terrorist attack on the United States. When that happens, the opportunity for rational discussion and debate will be over. That's why we feel it's so urgent to address this issue now.”
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/koppel/highlights/highlights_02.html

This website has great features, including "Your Digital Footprint", an interactive simulation of how corporations and the government track information about YOU on a daily basis, from simple decisions like how you get to work in the morning; an “Airline Security Quiz”; and more.

American Civil Liberties Union
The ACLU argues that abuses of power have been committed in the war on terrorism. Read the fact sheet on the Patriot Act, check out recent ACLU news articles, and read the timeline on habeas corpus.
http://action.aclu.org/reformthepatriotact/whereitstands.html

Department of Justice
The Department of Justice defends the Patriot Act.
http://www.lifeandliberty.gov/highlights.htm

The New York Times
The New York Times has a page highlighting its recent and historical coverage of the Patriot Act, as well as interesting external links. You won't want to read all of these articles, but skim for headlines that catch your eye.
New York Times Topics Page

Koppel Interview
Ted Koppel, senior news analyst, discusses his documentary, The Price of Security, on National Public Radio. Includes bonus audio clips and the interview transcript.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6043706