Answer:
it provided a real-life emotional example
Explanation:
Starting from paragraphs 26-28 the author presents an all to familiar experience in America's history, that is, the 9/11 attack.
By making a little shift into the effects of that event on increased surveillance of Muslims and President Bush remarks at the time he allows the minds of readers to reflect and see that there's a connection between protecting the privacy of citizens and respecting them.
