Flashpoints USA with Bryant Gumbel and Gwen Ifill This innovative new public affairs series from PBS brings together both compelling examinations of critical issues and a dynamic pairing of two of the most respected names in journalism, Bryant Gumbel and Gwen Ifill. The series will take a novel approach, focusing on timely issues permeating American life through the on-the-ground experiences in the communities where the issues coalesce -- their flashpoints. "Flashpoints USA" premieres July 15 with "The Sacrifices of Security," an exploration of the costs of homeland security and its implications. When's it on? Visit the Site In your opinion, is the United States safer from terrorist attacks than it was before September 11, 2001? If you believed that it might prevent a terrorist attack, would you turn in a neighbor or relative who exhibited suspicious behavior to law enforcement officials? Why or why not? In order to reduce the threat of terrorist attacks in this country, do you favor or oppose allowing law enforcement officials to access personal records such as credit card statements and emails? In order to reduce the threat of terrorist attacks in this country, do you think that law enforcement officials should have the right to stop and question people who they think might be a member of a specific racial or ethnic group based solely on their appearance? Why or why not? Do you think new security procedures at airports have improved passenger safety? Do you think that the federal government should maintain a "No Fly List" to prevent suspected terrorists from flying on commercial airliners? Should non-citizens legally living in or visiting this country have the same legal rights as American citizens? Why or why not? To strengthen homeland security, do you believe that ordinary citizens need to give up any rights and freedoms they enjoy? Why or why not? Questions courtesy of PBS member station WETA.
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