1. Several of the authors in this chapter evaluate the way in which America after September 11, 2001, became a nation of “us versus them”—“them” being people who emigrated from non- Western nations or whose appearance and religion marks them as potential threats to national security. Do you believe that the terrorist attacks have led to a divided nation? Why or why not"If so, what steps do you believe must be taken in order to reunite the country? Explain your answer.

2. After reading the viewpoints by Michelle Malkin and Hank Kalet, do you believe the USA PATRIOT Act will cause permanent damage to American civil liberties? Why or why not?
3. Mark Krikorian directs a center that studies the effects of immigration while Daniel Smith researches America’s defense policies. Given their respective backgrounds, which man do you think is better suited...