Robert Harris Argumentative Essay: The War On Terror

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The War On Terror
“You can’t win the war on crime, or the war on terror. You can’t repeal human nature.” (Robert Harris). Robert Harris is a writer and a former journalist for the BBC. He examines the war on terror in this quote saying it is unwinnable and it is just human nature for people to terrorize and commit crimes. If this is true, the US government has been spending money and resources on a war that is unwinnable. But, this is just someone's opinion, right? The argument of the validity of the war on terror will be examined as well as how the US should cease funding for it because it is destroying the economics and society of the United States.
The War on Terror's funding needs to be cut so domestic programs can get the funding they …show more content…

George W. Bush put actions into play known as the War On Terror to combat domestic terror and terror abroad but to get the funding for it he needed to cut funding from programs that the citizens need. Years later, many domestic programs still have their fundings cut to put money into the war on terror. In a Times article from 2005, Matthew Cooper and Massimo Calabresi examine how he spent this money. “Bush aims to cut 635 million dollars from the Justice Department program, handing more money to the FBI and Homeland Security.” (Cooper and Calabresi 17). With these cuts to the Justice Department, the people of America will not be as safe. Sure the increase in funds to the war on terror is to keep the people safe but if they cut money from programs like the Justice Department, the people will be in danger from criminals which is counter productive. Bush also proposed a cut to one of the most important programs to the poor population: Medicaid. “Bush has proposed a hefty cut on Medicaid. The federal program that spends $199 billion a year on health-care subsidies for those with little to no income. He claims he can save off $60 …show more content…

As we spend more money on the war on terror, the government takes more away from domestic programs that we need to keep the society running smoothly. They have also been spying on the public, looking for terrorists but really just snooping on the people of America. The treatment of Muslim Americans has also worsened over the years as the war on terror continues. These topics are not only important to talk about but also to act upon. The people of America must vote to stop the war on terror and get out of the Middle East. They must also repeal the Patriot act so the Government gives back the freedom that the American people deserve. The Americans must also recognize and get rid of Islamophobia from our society to make sure they feel safe. No matter what race, gender, religion or level of education, everyone should always have an open mind when talking to people to fully understand their ideas and

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