“I came to the United States because I valued living as a free person, one who is able to advocate in a democratic society. Unfortunately, the U.S. has been turning into a less free society, a police and surveillance state, especially after 9/11.” PersonsHas BeensStatesAbleUnitedUnited StatesPoliceDemocraticSurveillanceFree SocietyDemocratic SocietySurveillance State Author:Sami Al-Arian
“To be patriotic is to be able to question government policy in times of crisis. To be patriotic is to stand up for the Bill of Rights and the Constitution in times of uncertainty and insecurity. To be patriotic is to speak up against the powerful in defense of the weak and the voiceless. To be patriotic is to be willing to pay the price to preserve our freedoms, dignity, and rights. To be patriotic is to challenge the abuses of the PATRIOT Act.” GovernmentAbleSpeakChallengesFreedomPowerfulPayRightsPolicyWillingDignityWeakAbuseConstitutionCrisisBillsDefenseUncertaintyPreservesInsecurityPatrioticPatriotBill Of RightsPay The PriceVoicelessPatriot ActTimes Of CrisisGovernment Policy Author:Sami Al-Arian