Is Big Brother Watching Amber Douglas English 0310

Is Big Brother Watching? Amber Douglas English 0310 (MW 8 -10: 30 a. m. ) Spring 2014

Controversial Issue O The Supreme Court Ruling on the Validity of Police Using Electronic Tracking Devices To Gather Information on Suspects

Video O http: //abclocal. go. com/kgo/story? section= news/technology&id=8438281

Articles O http: //www. cnn. com/2011/11/07/opinion/et zioni-gps/index. html O http: //www. usatoday. com/news/washingto n/judicial/story/2012 -01 -23/supreme-court. GPS/52754354/1#. T 44 KQ_b. GMLw. email O http: //www. nytimes. com/2012/01/24/us/pol ice-use-of-gps-is-ruledunconstitutional. html? emc=eta 1

Works Cited O Biskupic, Joan. "Supreme Court rules warrant needed for GPS tracking. " USATODAY. COM. 24 Jan. 2012. USA Today. 22 Apr. 2014 http: //usatoday 30. usatoday. com/news/was hington/judicial/story/2012 -01 -23/supreme -court. GPS/52754354/1#. T 44 KQ_b. GMLw. email

Works Cited O Etzioni, Amitai, and The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Amitai Etzioni. "GPS should be fair game in police probes. " CNN. 07 Nov. 2011. Cable News Network. 22 Apr. 2014 http: //www. cnn. com/2011/11/07/opinion/et zioni-gps/index. html

Works Cited O Liptak, Adam. "Justices Say GPS Tracker Violated Privacy Rights. " The New York Times. 23 Jan. 2012. The New York Times. 22 Apr. 2014 http: //www. nytimes. com/2012/01/24/us/pol ice-use-of-gps-is-ruledunconstitutional. html? emc=eta 1&_r=1&

Important Questions Answered O Who Does the Topic Affect? O Any Person Suspected of Committing a Crime O Why Is the Topic Important? O Police Can Put a Electronic Device on a Suspect’s Car without a Warrant and Follow Him.

Important Terms Defined and Background and History O GPS (Global Positioning System) O The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigation and precise-positioning tool. O It was developed by the Department of Defense in 1973.

Background and History Continued O Originally Designed to: O Assist soldiers, military vehicles, planes, and ships in accurately determining their locations worldwide.

Background and History Continued O Today, GPS is used Commercially and scientifically: O Commercially as a navigation and positioning tool in airplanes, boats, cars, and for almost all outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and kayaking.

Background and History Completed O Scientifically: O Meteorologists use it for weather forecasting and global climate study. O Geologists can use it as a highly accurate method of surveying and in earthquake studies to measure tectonic motions during and in between earthquakes.

Controversial Question O Should the police be able to affix an electronic tracking device to a suspect’s car without a warrant and follow him for a month?

Pro’s O Allows the police to collect information on people suspected of crimes O Allows the police to follow hard to catch criminals O Saves money and manpower O Helps the police to protect society

Con’s q Police Should Have To Get a Warrant q Is an Invasion of Privacy q Information Collected Can Be Given To Others q Suspect Hasn’t Committed a Crime Yet

Position O Yes, the police should be able to affix an electronic tracking device to a suspect’s car without a warrant and follow him for a month.

Argumentative Thesis (Pro) O The police should be able to affix an electronic tracking device to a suspect’s car without a warrant and follow him for a month. Implied Thesis O When the police are able to affix an electronic device to a suspect’s car without a warrant, it is able to collect data, save manpower hours, and protect society. Specific Thesis

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