EN 1002 7 April 2011 Foreigners in Host Countries Never has there been a subject that has aroused as much discussion as that of foreigners living abroad. In the twenty first century, people live in a globalization world. “Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people”. “This process has effects […] on culture, […] and on human physical well-being in societies around the world.” (globalization101.org). The globalization is not new. It has been on for centuries. However
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On September 11, 2001, a day that will be forever in our minds, the United States was targeted. Where two towers once stood, there lay only rubble. Our nation’s defense building, the Pentagon was left in a state of destruction and mayhem. A field in Pennsylvania held the twisted metal corpse of the fourth and final plane, brought down by the brave passengers on board. 2,996 men, women and children died that day. Yet like a phoenix, we rose from the ashes of destruction and fought. Joining with country’s
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into its deadly realm as well. Leaders around the world are trying to find ways to comfort his or her citizens that their government is doing everything in his or her power to keep them safe from terrorist acts. The question remains unanswered as to how the United States got involved in Islamic Terrorist problems. Some will say that the airplanes crashing into the world trade centers in New York, and the Pentagon is the cause of the United States getting thrust into the world of counter fighting terrorism
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Following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the President and Congress saw fit to protect the United States by passing a bill called the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act significantly expanded the powers of law enforcement by allowing law enforcement and intelligence agencies to use types of electronic surveillance that were previously only allowed with legal warrants (Ibid, 2001). Additionally, the Patriot Act allows government agencies to detain suspected terrorists for unspecified
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the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America, numerous articles and books were published. These articles and books analyzed why the 9/11 attack happened and proposed solutions on how to prevent terrorist attacks in the future. Alan Dershowitz contributed to this body of literature from a lawyer's perspective in his book titled Why Terrorism Works: Understanding the Threat, Responding to the Challenge. In an article from the book titled, Should the Ticking Time Bomb Terrorist Be Tortured, many
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new laws that are passed every year. The laws allow new forms of promoting justice throughout the country as crime increases and changes. Justice and security are working together to solve cyber-crimes, enforcing laws of the land, and to fighting terrorist. Balancing the justice and security is an important perception in criminal justice. It provides a guide to the administration in decision on the operation of justice and security to make sure that all laws that are enact is balanced for the benefit
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shaina The 9/11 memorial has received different visitors from the entire world and the 50 states of United States since its creation ranging from dignitaries to the meek in the society. It provides a sense of serenity, and reflection to those who understand its deep symbolic meaning. It is situated at the location of the former World Trade Center, and sits on 8 acres of land. The Memorial comprises of two big waterfalls and pools that provide reflection, with each waterfall occupying an acre. The
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May We Never Forget “9-11” September 11, 2001 the Islamic extremists group “Al-Qaeda” hijacked four airplanes in attempt to attack America. They carried out suicide attacks on the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon. There were 19 al-Qaeda members involved in all four attacks. Two of the planes crashed into the World Trade Center, another crashed into the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed in a field in the middle of Pennsylvania. The attacks that day triggered significant U.S. involvement in
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Center (WTC) and the Pentagon were probably attacked by terrorists and it was all over the news. I was in shock and could not even comprehend what she said. My boss quickly turned the radio on and broke down in tears worrying about his only son who was Major of the Marine Corp that worked in the Pentagon at the time. The day went on dreadfully for my boss and everyone at work as well. For years, the combination of fear of the 9/11 attacks and the media evidence provided by conspiracy theorists
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The tragedy of 9/11 weakened many of people’s emotions and fears. Knowing that they were in a place of danger made people more fearful than they had ever been. The 9/11 tragedy occurred, hints the name, on September 11,2001, at the Twin Towers, and the Pentagon. It all started around 9:45 A.M., after that everything kept going downhill (Norton). At the time of 9:45 A.M., Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, everyone in the White House evacuated. Around 10:10 A.M., a section of the Pentagon had collapsed
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