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Damon Li Jeff and PG College Bound 904 June 10, 2012 __9/11 Terrorist Attack __ There has been many events that has changed America drastically. One event that will never be forgotten is the 9/11 terrorist attack. On the day of 9/11 four planes were hijacked and two of them were flown into the twin towers. The 9/11 attack has changed America the following ways: 1) There are now stricter immigration policies 2) There are more requirements before boarding a plane and 3) The NRC and the FBI are working on strengthening communication and intelligence programs and requiring vehicle checks at greater distances. According to Jeff Cohenjn in what is a terrorist? It states that terrorists are people who kills and attacks civilians to intimidate the government. According to the article “Osama bin Laden obituary: Mastermind of 9/11 attacks is dead at 54”, it states that Osama was the most wanted mass murderer after the 9/11 attack. It also states that Osama was captured while hiding in a mountain between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Anti-terrorist security has improved since 9/11 by creating stricter immigration rules. In “9/11 lessons: immigration policy”, Edward Alden states that the immigration policy has changed by now requiring an identification such as a passport identification. It also states that the United States won’t allow people to cross the U.S border just by simply using a Costco card. This shows that the United States did not take security as seriously as they are today. In “Spitzer driver’s license plan raises security concerns”, findingDulceana states that nonprofit organizations are working on stopping illegal immigration and they are also working on enhancing immigration levels. It also states that the nationality act is passed down to punish people who encourages people out of the United states to come into the United States.  [|Immigration Policy], [|9/11 Security Concerns]

Another reason anti-terrorist security has improved since 9/11 is because the United States have created more rules before boarding a plane. One example was from the article “9 Ways security Has changed Since 9/11”, it states that before boarding a plane a person must have specific ID, they must remove their shoes when they arrive at the checkpoints, liquids above 3.4 ounces are banned, jackets and outwear must be removed, all bags must be screened, and special items must be removed from the luggage. They also enhance pat-downs, require a body scan, and non-ticketed visitors are not allowed at airline gates. In “Ten years after 9/11: How America has adapted to evolving threat of terrorism”, it says that air travelers are patted down and X-rayed. Their bags are also scanned for bombs. Even though the U.S has improved ways on preventing terrorist attacks, terrorists still have ways to hide bombs. The article also states that the U.S are using passenger’s travel history so they can find anything suspicious about how often they are visiting another country. [|9 Ways 9/11 Has Changed Since 9/11] 

 Lastly, anti-terrorism security is improved by the United States improving communication programs and intelligence programs. In the article “Testimony”, it states that the main mission of an FBI is to defend against terrorists and foreign intelligence threats. It also says that by enhancing intelligence programs, future terrorist attacks can be prevented. There are different types of intelligence and ways of collecting intelligence. In the article “Intelligence Collection Disciplines (INTs)”, it shows six different types of intelligence. The first one is the Human Intelligence which is when a suspect is being questioned and interviewed by an FBI. The second type is the Signals Intelligence which is when FBI collects intelligence by using electronics such as planes, satellites, and wiretaps. The third type is the Imagery Intelligence which is when an FBI gains intelligence by riding a balloon and taking pictures of their surroundings. The fourth type is the Measurements and Signature Intelligence which is when intelligence is collected by travelling in the air. The fifth type is The Defense Intelligence Agency’s Central MASINT Office. [|Safety and Security Improvements], [|Types Of Intelligence], [|Intelligence Reform]

The United States has improved Anti-terrorism security to barricade the foreigners from entering our country. By blocking the foreigners, the chances of terrorist attacks will decrease. Anti-terrorist security is important because many civilians are being killed by terrorists. By creating stricter immigration policies, less terrorists will be able to enter the United States. More requirements are necessary because the United States would be able to prevent foreigners from coming to the United States. Also by enhancing intelligence and communication programs, the United States could catch terrorists a lot faster.