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This posting explains how McCarthyism affected the lives and political thinking of people in the U.S. It also takes a stance to offer McCarthyism as inappropriate. Resources are listed.

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As you how McCarthyism affected the lives and political thinking of people in America, please allow some of my ideas to guide you:

Although I understand that precautions should have been exercised similar to tactics as we have today to combat terrorists, I personally deem McCarthyism as too aggressive and inappropriate. Please note how it generated nationwide fear and panic. It led to finger pointing, accusations, and a sense of prevalent paranoia. It also embodied an overall fear of socialists, anarchists, and other dissidents. Please note it was an "all or nothing" type ideology where if a citizen was not patriotic, he or she was a ...

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