With people partying worldwide in naïve bliss on New Year’s Eve, December 31, Pres. Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act giving the military extraordinary sweeping powers to detain United States citizens indefinitely without trial. The law has been widely condemned by civil libertarians, activists, and American citizens who see this as further evidence of the erosion human rights, which began post 9/11 under then-President George W. Bush.
'Could a scholar or researcher who has
read “controversial” literature and published commentary regarding it or
any author espousing views considered by some to be “radical” be snared
in the net of being classified as a potential terrorist? Could an
internet blogger posting what may be considered “unpopular” political
views find themselves in the same situation?'
