The rush to the Powell Street BART sounded like WalMart on Black Friday, only times 10 with panic. The group of four decided to get out of there and head back up to the street. They noticed that Darryl had been stabbed by someone in the crowed. All the cell towers were busy as Marcus tried to call 911. This is the first time technology hasn’t been in their favor and the first time we begin to think about terrorists. However, the group still doesn’t know what the commotion is all about.
I couldn’t believe how Marcus was treated once they believe he could be a terrorist. I almost felt appalled because the Department of Homeland Security is supposed to be on your side. I also wondered how he seemed to be guilty until proven innocent. It just didn’t seem right. And then, when he was asking for a lawyer, they were being so rude and pushy about things. I never knew that the DHS was allowed to play by different rules than other law enforcement.
According to Wikipedia, “The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a Cabinet department of the United States federal government with the primary responsibilities of protecting the territory of the U.S. from terrorist attacks and responding to natural disasters. Whereas the Department of Defense is charged with military actions abroad, the Department of Homeland Security works in the civilian sphere to protect the United States within, at, and outside its borders. Its stated goal is to prepare for, prevent, and respond to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Homeland_Security
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