Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Professor Watanabe lecture on Civil Liberties

South Shore Progressive Mass presents: 
“Fear and the Challenge to Civil Liberties: From the Japanese American Internment to 9/11 to the Boston Marathon” 
A lecture by UMASS Boston Professor Paul Watanabe 
Tuesday December 10th at  
7PM  
Hingham Public Library 
66 Leavitt Street, Hingham MA 02043 
Traumatic experiences often prompt responses that challenge the duty to protect civil liberties. The delicate balance between legitimate national security interests and the preservation of those liberties will be addressed  Watanabe will draw upon his extensive knowledge of the WW II internment to analyze the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the recent bombings in Boston.
All are invited to attend! Press, Bloggers and Media welcome.

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