Judy's boyfriend Stephen just broke up with her. Judy finds out that Stephen and his new girlfriend are about to take a cruise in the Caribbean. Judy sends a letter to Stephen threatening to blow up the entire ship if he does not take her back. Stephen gives the letter to Federal law enforcement authorities.

Law enforcement personnel use the Patriot Act to investigate Judy. Has Judy committed the crime of terrorism? Why or why not? Should the Patriot Act be used to investigate threats made by individuals as opposed to organizations? Why or why not?