You've been presented with a lot of information about the USA Patriot Act - the textbook summary, different views offered by the DOJ and ACLU, and an interview with Edward Snowden (which you do not need to watch if you are offended by swearing or adult humor), and the USA Freedom Act, which addressed some of the concerns with the Patriot Act. Now it's your turn. Please post your thoughts on what you found interesting about the Patriot Act discussion. As prompts, consider the rapid passage, the lack of review by Congress, the different perspectives offered, Ed Snowden's actions, or something else. One request, please use "private pictures" or something similar if John Oliver's avenue for generating interest in government surveillance was what you found interesting.

https://bja.ojp.gov/program/it/privacy-civil-liberties/authorities/statutes/1281