Chapter 5: Civil Liberties And Civil Rights

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As we discussed in chapter 5, about civil liberties and civil rights, they happen in the film as well. When Edward is watching television, he hears Obama talking about citizens liberties and states, “no more illegal wire taping into American Citizens.” Obama, in his speech, explains that it is unconstitutional, what the secret intelligent agencies are doing. He explains that they are not going to interfere with people’s privacy anymore. It makes Edward relief, somewhat since he already knew what was happening, since he works with those agencies. Rights of Privacy, also appear in the film as well. Edward resigns from the CIA because he feels that his freedoms and liberties, are taken advantage of. Edward feels that way, when he meets the NSA