Assignment Guidelines
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.
Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your responses to the above questions.
Comment on at least 2 other students’ posts.