Terrorism

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Mohamed Atta, Marwan Al-Shehhi and Salem Al-Hazni what do these names have in common, and why are they of any concern to anyone of us? These names have became synonymous with terrorism, these names have been associated with how North Americans deal with terrorism and see themselves in global issues. These are but a few of the names of the men who carried out one of the largest terrorist attacks on American soil. Further more they have created one of the greatest changes in thought and policy by western nations and the threats they may face. Canada has not been immune to these changes and realizations, with the loss of 22 Canadian Citizens in these attacks there was a greater urgency that they too could be a direct target and face similar acts. (9/11 Commission report)

“As the 9/11 Commission reported in 2004, all of the 9/11 terrorists arrived in the United States from outside North America. They flew in to major U.S. (United States) airports. They entered the U.S. with documents issued by the United States government, and no 9/11 terrorists came from Canada.” (National Post ) These comments were a relief to the Canadian government and the Canadian people to dispel rumors, fears and myths about what had transpired. However, the belief by many U.S. politicians and citizens still remains even after proof to the contrary was provided. This view is supported when agencies such as C.S.I.S. report that with the exception of the United States, Canada has more active terrorist groups than any other country in the world. (http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/prrts/trrrsm/index-eng.asp). This is a concern for the United States, a country that has experienced terrorism on its soil and has been targeted directly by groups such as Al-Qaeda. Where as ...

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The names of the men associated to September 11, 2001 have effected what terrorists have desired all along, FEAR (or you could say it like "fear"). Canada along with many other nations have had to restrict liberties in certain venues and conditions to an effort to combat the threat of terrorism. There will always be controversy in the steps taken, with some arguing that the laws don’t go far enough and with other claiming it has gone too far. Based upon the events of the past decade or so, it is only a matter of time when Canada will experience the events as the United States did in 2001. Will all the steps that have been taken or not taken be

enough.(wording in the last sentence is sooo awkward.) Will all the steps both made and not yet made be enough? <<< this would be better I think.

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