Balancing the two Needs of Safety and Privacy Ever since the attacks of 9/11, Americans have been concerned about balancing two needs?
securing people?s safety and respecting their privacy.
As an increase in terror threats is met by new technologies, such tools as surveillance cameras and
full-body scanners have become a reality of everyday life. Some people believe these measures are effective in countering terrorism, deterring crime and making people feel safe. Others worry that our rights to privacy will become less and less respected.
Where do you stand on this issue? What do you think is more important in a time of global terrorism, safety or privacy? Drawing on your personal experience and observations, write an essay in which you defend your position on this issue. Make sure you support your position with reasons, explanations, and examples.
