National security and free speech
Subtitle: the debate since 9/11
By: Christopher M. Finan, editor
Contributors: International Debate Education Association
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9781617700828
Subjects: Terrorism; Law and legislation; Freedom of expression; National security; Prevention
Description: "A unique collection of sources that reveal the tensions between the desire to protect free speech and the necessity of protecting the nation. the anthology was developed with an understanding that readers need to engage this issue using a variety of resources - speeches, congressional testimony, reports, press releases, news articls, op-eds, court decisions, and legal briefs - that high-light all sides of the debate. An original essay offers historical perspective on the conflict between national security and free speech."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: 9/11: the day things changed --; title: Reader privacy --; title: Gag orders and government secrecy --; title: Are whistleblowers dangerous? --; title: Government surveillance --; title: Identifying terrorist "supporters."