Informative Essay On 9/11

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9/11 really scared the people of the United States. It put the government on high alert of the country security, George W. Bush who was the President at the time really put his foot down on security like the TSA, The USA Patriot Act, & Tools to help the ones that defend our country.
The Transportation Security Administration or also known as the (TSA) improved their security. The new TSA implemented procedures that included stricter guidelines on passenger and luggage screening (Villemez). 2 months after the 9/11 attack U.S. Airports got stricter with the passengers and the stuff they are and aren’t aloud in their luggage. For example when passengers go through the metal detectors they have to take off their shoes and put them in a plastic
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”Airline travel used to be pleasant enough, or even fun sometimes. Now travelers have to build in time for security lines and be prepared for a pat-down. It's almost enough to make people swear off flying. Indeed, some have.” (CALVIN LAWRENCE Jr.) This goes back to the security in the airline companies airports. I remember my father telling me before the attack going through an airport was like a breeze, but now sometimes or mostly all the time you have to come at least 2 hours before because the passenger has to go through all the screenings and background checks, etc … In airports security officers are very cautious when they see an unattended suitcase or a carry-on cause it could be an explosive. The unattended bag or suitcase could also be the case that someone has lost it or misplaced it, either way they have to treat it like its the extreme. Your Privacy Has Taken a Hit” (CALVIN LAWRENCE Jr.). This also has to do with the Patriot Act, If I had to guess everyone in the world that has a smartphone is wiretapped 24/7. I understand it but to some people it could be really disturbing to their privacy. Let’s say you are a Terrorist and you have bombed an area where a lot of citizens were tragically injured and or are dead, the FBI can search every surveillance camera in the city they could check if you used a credit or debit card at any store and way more than you can