Terrorism, what is this?
Terrible terrorist attacks were made on September 11, 2001. The American government reacted quickly with legislation designed to prevent further terrorist activities. How successful has the government been? We will never know. To provide any information would not be in the best interests of all anti-terrorist organizations and in the final analysis the American people.
The Canadian government, in knee-jerk reaction and perhaps to pacify American concerns about any terrorists in Canada who potentially could “invade” American territory to perpetrate terrorist actions against American citizens and property.
Three months after the 9/11 attacks, legislation was rushed through the Canadian parliament. The law gave the police new powers. Extreme powers of arrest were given to the police, even without any warrant being issued. In fact a suspect could be held for 72 hours without any charge being made. All that would be required was a belief that an imminent terrorist attack would occur.
Anti-terrorist legislation may be needed. The enforcement of the legislation, the organizations need to prevent terrorist activities all cost much money. It is recognized that there could be a loss of lives and destruction of property. This can not be tolerated.
Simplistic risk analysis might indicate the risk to life and property from any terrorist activity to be extremely low. There is today a much higher risk of losing life and property on Canadian roadways than there is to any potential terrorist attack but vigilance must take precedence. Perhaps the same holds true for the U.S.
Fear of terrorism exists; we cope and remain secure by investing money for protection. We do the same for our homes and vehicles through insurance. We really don’t know much about terrorism but we have the belief that the potential is there.
We do live in fear of terrorist activities; also with the fear of unjust and unwarranted police activities of arrest and detention.
The Canadian government, in knee-jerk reaction and perhaps to pacify American concerns about any terrorists in Canada who potentially could “invade” American territory to perpetrate terrorist actions against American citizens and property.
Three months after the 9/11 attacks, legislation was rushed through the Canadian parliament. The law gave the police new powers. Extreme powers of arrest were given to the police, even without any warrant being issued. In fact a suspect could be held for 72 hours without any charge being made. All that would be required was a belief that an imminent terrorist attack would occur.
Anti-terrorist legislation may be needed. The enforcement of the legislation, the organizations need to prevent terrorist activities all cost much money. It is recognized that there could be a loss of lives and destruction of property. This can not be tolerated.
Simplistic risk analysis might indicate the risk to life and property from any terrorist activity to be extremely low. There is today a much higher risk of losing life and property on Canadian roadways than there is to any potential terrorist attack but vigilance must take precedence. Perhaps the same holds true for the U.S.
Fear of terrorism exists; we cope and remain secure by investing money for protection. We do the same for our homes and vehicles through insurance. We really don’t know much about terrorism but we have the belief that the potential is there.
We do live in fear of terrorist activities; also with the fear of unjust and unwarranted police activities of arrest and detention.
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