USA PATRIOT Act

Many civil liberties organizations claim that the USA PATRIOT Act has unnecessarily broadened the governments power and is overstepping Americans' constitutional rights, particularly in the area of individuals' Fourth Amendment privacy rights. Opponents of the Act also claim that the increased surveillance provisions violate individual rights without significantly reducing the threat of terrorism in America.
Arresting and prosecuting these sorts of activities under the guise of "terrorism" affords the government many investigative and prosecutorial advantages, while it also stifles political dissent to protect private economic gain at the expense of the environment.
Choose a particular title or section within the USA PATRIOT Act that you think is most controversial. Discuss the issue as you see it, and explain your viewpoint within the context of balancing national security and the privacy rights of individuals.