Civil Liberties after 911

September 11. No more needs to be said. A simple day, and yet it strikes fear into the hearts of Americans and the world, alike. It is a day that will remain in our memories forever, and although we are all aware of the events that took place, it will be long before we can truly comprehend them. Almost three years have passed, and as the United States continues to wage its war on terrorism, we struggle to understand the impact of the terrorist attacks. In times of turmoil, even bad ideas can gain merit. Through individualism, our society has taught us to put ourselves before all others.…