Question

What was a criticism of the USA Patriot Act when it was first enacted?

Answer 1

A criticism of the USA Patriot Act when it was first enacted was that it went to far in allowing the government to gather intelligence on private conversations of U.S. citizens. The correct answer is B. 

Answer 2

I believe the answer is:B. It went too far in allowing the government to gather intelligence on private conversations of US citizens.

USA Patriot Act was made to intercept the act of terrorism that might compromise national safety.

But during the process, USA Patriot Act give the power for the government to monitor all electronic/digital activities that made by the citizens, which was considered as a massive violation of privacy.