“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