8X 9-14-2015 Monday Objectives: Evaluate the impact of 9/11 on American civil liberties. Agenda: I’ll be collecting permissions slips and money for our field trip. Do Now: Does the government have a right to look through our records, emails, etc? Argue for both sides. Be prepared to debate either side. Introduce Silent Debate Silent Debate Evaluate debates No Homework tonight – Happy Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. Happy Commissioning!

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What are civil liberties? Why are they important?

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Silent Debate: Surveillance State Position One: The government has a right to look into our records, emails, etc. Position Two: The government does not have a right to infringe on our civil liberties by looking through our records, emails, etc.

Position 1: The government has a right to look into our records, emails, etc. Position 2: The government does not have a right to infringe on our civil liberties by looking through our records, emails, etc. Abby Tyler Bob Julia Elsa Tim Carol Jimmy Sarah Henry Oisin Grant Luke Lilly Grace Samuel Sean William Matt

ET: Surveillance State Debate What was your partner’s best argument? Why do you think this was their best argument?