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Libby Weitkamp
Mr. King
English 1
2 May 2017
Responses to Terrorism
Terrorism is a topic today that concerns many people. The effects on not only Americans,
-but also the Iraqi people are becoming more severe. Terrorism has escalated over the past
couple of years, causing previously peaceful countries to take offensive action. This has created
conflict and separation between several countries. When terrorism occurs some people move into
other countries to escape the terror. The effects of terrorism are different among all and can be
noticed or unnoticed.
The overall response to terrorism affects everyone. The United States is responding to
terrorism not only physically, but economically (Responding). The United States has cut several
economic ties terrorists, thus removing funding. However, cutting ties can come with dangerous
consequences. American officials are on alert at all times to ensure and implement safety in case
of an attack. The safety plans that are implemented include having many weapons in police
departments that can be unnecessary (Alex). The more guns and weapons that are made create
Domestic security is being affected by the government's decisions on ways to deal with
terrorism. Due to the increase of terrorism, privacy is more difficult to obtain (Bresler).
American civilians are having information about personal calls, emails, and more are shared with
the government (Alex). The information shared is known as metadata. The government collects
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government is able to know what the public is doing due to the funding from taxes Americans
are paying. The Central Intelligence Agency has a budget of $75 billion while the National
The soldiers that put their lives at risk everyday to keep the people in their country safe
can be affected by terrorism. Soldiers are returning with physical and mental injuries
(Responding).Some examples of mental injuries are Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)
and depression (Responding).Substance abuse can follow mental issues. Some believe soldiers
need to be better trained in how to handle combat and technology in order to prevent these
situations from happening (Bresler). However, the soldiers are also changing the lives of the
Iraqi people. Some of the Iraqi people want and in some cases, need to leave their homes due to
the dangerous environments they are surrounded by but cant due to the United States military
conflict. There are many different aspects and ways to view the situation that is occurring. In
conclusion, every aspect of life can or is potentially affected by terrorism and the issue needs to
be resolved. Terrorism is taking lives, money, and privacy from many. Terrorism arises between
different cultures among people. If the differences are embraced rather than shamed, terrorism
Works Cited
Responding to terrorism: challenges for democracy. Providence, RI: Watson Institute for
Bresler, Robert J. "Domestic Politics and the War on Terror." USA Today Magazine, vol. 130,
Alex Kane / AlterNet. "5 Ways the War on Terror Has Changed Your Life." Alternet. N.p., 06