in the Anti-Terrorism Act that would have given the federal government power to wiretap suspected terrorist groups’ phones without a warrant was removed from the final bill, following objections from both Democrats and Republicans. The Act would have allowed the information obtained in this way to be used in court. Rep. Bob Barr (R-Ga.) said: "We do not need to give our government vast new powers." Members of civil liberties groups agreed, saying that this provision would have violated people’s right to privacy. Other lawmakers argued that tragedies such as the Oklahoma City bombing make it essential that the federal government be allowed to monitor militia groups more closely.” (“Domestic Terrorism, Close up Foundation, Online”)Is pushing an old lady off train platforms, an act of terrorism? The victim is an innocent wrinkled-up aged woman and the person pushing her is a “terrorist” to the victim’s family. Others might think of the person as a cruel maniac. Therefore, it is essential that one puts into consideration the thoughts of others before defining terrorism. ...
