Post-September 11 Security: Securing a Safer America

Post- September 11 Security: Securing a safer America

September 11, 2001 is a day that will forever be synonymous with American welfare. America had always viewed itself as an unstoppable nation. The American Government has long prided itself on the ability to maintain the constant flow of immigrants and still protect the nation from harm. September 11 proved just how vulnerable America was. The citizens of America and government officials were in complete disbelief at the hurtful actions others could execute on America soil, using American planes, in America's biggest city. America is the best, and no one attacks the best without consequences. Since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center new security procedures have been implemented with hopes of preventing another terrorist attack. Some human rights groups view this stricter security as a violation of human rights, others believe that the security of a nation is more important than individual's rights. Harsher security has lead to racial profiling in airports and the justifiable detaining of suspicious people. The security of a nation is more valuable than a single person's discomfort, therefore, stricter security measures help protect America and do not infringe on human rights.

The American Government's first priority is the safety of it's citizens. America is constantly trying to establish new regulations and rules to help ensure safety amongst it's inhabitants. These rules and regulations are designed to be fair; not to harm people but to help them against other's who might attempt to violate their right to safety and security. When September 11, 2001 occurred a lot of America's security measures were questioned. "Americans had been shocked into a sudden hunger for information about the world beyond their borders (Lapin)." It was only naturally that because the country was in massive distress the government would pass laws to try and secure America.

America was ashamed it had become so vulnerable. Ordinary items, such as contact lens solution, that pre-September 11 would not have been banned are now considered questionable substances. Passports are now throughly checked, luggage is closely examined and passengers are often screened for any dangerous valuables. Since new security measures have been established airports have been a prime example of the progress the rules have established. Even though people often complain about long lines, heavy security checks, and the fact that certain items can no longer be carried on planes; since September