No Greater Threat: America After September 11 and the Rise of a National Security StateAlgora Publishing, 2002 - 536 pages A pertinent analysis of the "USA Patriot Act," based on meticulous legal research and straight talk, points to America's ominous evolution into a national security state. "In this very important study, C. W. Michaels gives us a unique guide and commentar. |
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... concerns — and so are presented and reviewed in this update on a section-by-section basis. Other developments, notably the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, clearly intersect these concerns but are constantly shifting in direction and ...
... concerns — and so are presented and reviewed in this update on a section-by-section basis. Other developments, notably the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, clearly intersect these concerns but are constantly shifting in direction and ...
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... Concern about civil liberties is just the beginning. An even bigger picture is being overlooked. Within another year, perhaps by the second anniversary of September 11, Americans could wake up and sip their coffee in a new country: a ...
... Concern about civil liberties is just the beginning. An even bigger picture is being overlooked. Within another year, perhaps by the second anniversary of September 11, Americans could wake up and sip their coffee in a new country: a ...
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... Concern about the rise of a national security state is not limited to liberals, civil libertarians, and government opponents. There is plenty of apprehension to go around. Of course, survivalist, extreme right-wing and “patriot ...
... Concern about the rise of a national security state is not limited to liberals, civil libertarians, and government opponents. There is plenty of apprehension to go around. Of course, survivalist, extreme right-wing and “patriot ...
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... concern. We have seen this before. It comes and goes. But much more is afoot. The pre- eminence of the military along with the pivotal role of intelligence as a tandem method of accomplishing policy goals (relied upon so strongly in the ...
... concern. We have seen this before. It comes and goes. But much more is afoot. The pre- eminence of the military along with the pivotal role of intelligence as a tandem method of accomplishing policy goals (relied upon so strongly in the ...
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... concern over the nature of this present transformation, including its longevity and extent. A national security state which could arise in this country would be much more subtle, pervasive, far-reaching — and for those reasons perhaps ...
... concern over the nature of this present transformation, including its longevity and extent. A national security state which could arise in this country would be much more subtle, pervasive, far-reaching — and for those reasons perhaps ...
Contents
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The USA PATRIOT ACT Titles IV Through VI | 119 |
The USA PATRIOT ACT Titles VII Through X | 157 |
Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 Proposed | 211 |
The First Six Elements of a National Security State | 229 |
The Next Six Elements of a National Security State | 359 |
The National Security State Scorecard a Possible Future Overall Cultural Themes | 473 |
Closing Observations and the Need for Watchfulness | 503 |
Index | 525 |
Books and Recommended Reading | 529 |
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Page 37 - When a nation is at war many things that might be said in time of peace are such a hindrance to its effort that their utterance will not be endured so long as men fight, and that no court could regard them as protected by any constitutional right.
Page 37 - The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger...
Page 399 - A world where some live in comfort and plenty, while half of the human race lives on less than $2 a day, is neither just nor stable.
Page 147 - [A] warrant is not required to break down a door to enter a burning home to rescue occupants or extinguish a fire, to prevent a shooting or to bring emergency aid to an injured person. The need to protect or preserve life or avoid serious injury is justification for what would be otherwise illegal absent an exigency or emergency.
Page 397 - America is now threatened less by conquering states than we are by failing ones. We are menaced less by fleets and armies than by catastrophic technologies in the hands of the embittered few.
Page 397 - The United States possesses unprecedented — and unequaled — strength and influence in the world. Sustained by faith in the principles of liberty, and the value of a free society, this position comes with unparalleled responsibilities, obligations, and opportunity. The great strength of this nation must be used to promote a balance of power that favors freedom.
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