Discussion Questions

  • Was 9/11 preventable?  Could it happen today?  Why or why not?
  • The United States seems to be returning to the past, treating terrorism as a manageable criminal problem.  Is that appropriate?  Yes or no and support your answer, considering the odds of dying in a terrorist attack are one in 20 million. 
  • Should the NSA, with approval from a court, be able to keep every telephone conversation you have had in the last year, as well as every text message sent and received?
  • Should there even by a DHS?
  • How would you resolve the issue of the DNI lacking authority over the Intelligence community?
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  • Do you believe that the author accurately describes the relationship between the National Football League and the Department of Homeland Security? 
  • Do you believe they are valid and potentially good security solutions?
  • Discuss in a paragraph how the NFL, contractors and US government counter-terrorism agencies linked up in mutually beneficial way.
  • Does the NFL enjoy special privileges within US domestic security policy?  If yes, how?
  • Are you surprised after reading this article at the extent of collaboration between the NFL, homeland security agencies and contractors?  Yes, no and explain your answer.
  • Are you a citizen soldier if you attend an NFL game?