Summary Following 9/11, the U.S. government adopted some controversial new tactics intended to prevent future terrorist attacks, including warrantless eavesdropping on Americans' phone calls, secret demands for records under the Patriot Act, and FBI sting operations against people thought to be potential terrorists. The Bush Administration contends these tactics have helped to save American lives, but critics say they have severely damaged our individual liberties. SECURITY VERSUS LIBERTY: THE OTHER WAR explores this urgent national debate by talking with leading critics and advocates of the new policies, and telling the stories of people whose lives have been directly affected. This program provides valuable information that will help Americans come to grips with the difficult choices we face.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Richard Perle Pat Buchanan Abdel Bari Atwan Richard Holbrooke
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Apr 19, 2007
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : PBS
Language : English
Production companies : ABC News
Summary Following 9/11, the U.S. government adopted some controversial new tactics intended to prevent future terrorist attacks, including warrantless eavesdropping on Americans' phone calls, secret demands for records under the Patriot Act, and FBI sting operations against people thought to be potential terrorists. The Bush Administration contends these tactics have helped to save American lives, but critics say they have severely damaged our individual liberties. SECURITY VERSUS LIBERTY: THE OTHER WAR explores this urgent national debate by talking with leading critics and advocates of the new policies, and telling the stories of people whose lives have been directly affected. This program provides valuable information that will help Americans come to grips with the difficult choices we face.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Apr 19, 2007
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : PBS
Language : English
Production companies : ABC News
