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If the Patriot Act is successful at stopping terrorist attacks, why are some Americans against it?

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Although the Patriot Act says that it would provide tools to citizens in order to stop terrorism, that hasn't really worked. It was signed after the 9/11 terrorist attack as a way to prevent another terrorist attack. Some Americans are against it because it's not enforced, and they argue that the government hasn't done anything recently to prevent terrorism.

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because some americans are parinoid that it wont work, and it will make terrorism more dangerous. also becuase some americans are with terroirism. hope this helps.
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