Investigating Possible Links To Terrorism

The United States Justice Department acted upon possible threats to National Security by investigating the phone records of the Associated Press. Skeptics believe that the Justice Department invaded AP’s privacy and had no right to search through their records. However, with the recent tragedies in our country, the country can never be too safe. The Justice Department had probable cause; they believed that the AP’s phone records could link to terrorism acts. In the best interest of our country it seems like this was necessary to investigate.  The government is looking out for its citizens even though it may mean upsetting people within AP. They shouldn’t have anything to hide anyways. Nevertheless, this investigation into the phone records should only be to search for links to terrorism nothing more.